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H.R. 4636 (103rd)

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994

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Introduced

23 June 1994

Last action

19 July 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Andrews, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Coppersmith, Sam [D-AZ-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. English, Karan [D-AZ-6], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Hamburg, Dan [D-CA-1], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Huffington, Michael [R-CA-22], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]

Subjects

Defence

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Summary

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including employing authorities of the House of Representatives, employing offices of the Senate, and instrumentalities of the Congress. Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State and Federal immunity. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants.

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 June 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1311)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 June 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 June 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 July 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.

    Source: Committee

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