United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 582 (109th)
Employee Changing Room Privacy Act
Introduced
2 February 2005
Last action
24 March 2005 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Sponsors
Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
23 March 2026
Summary
Employee Changing Room Privacy Act - Prohibits employers from engaging in video or audio monitoring of employees in restroom facilities, dressing rooms, or other areas in which it is reasonable to expect employees to change clothing. Establishes maximum civil money penalties for violators. Requires the Secretary of Labor to: (1) provide written notice and an opportunity for a hearing before assessing such penalties; and (2) determine the amount of such penalties taking into account the nature of the violation and specified factors with respect to the violator. Authorizes judicial review of a civil money penalty assessment order for employers who requested a hearing. Authorizes the Attorney General to file suit to recover civil money penalties assessed under this Act if an employer fails to pay. Authorizes the Secretary to commence civil actions for injunctive relief to prevent violations of this Act. Authorizes employees aggrieved by an employer's violation of this Act to commence a civil action against the employer for injunctive relief, damages (if the violation is knowing), or both. Asserts that this Act does not alter State law or collective bargaining agreements except where inconsistent with this Act.
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Timeline
2 February 2005
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
2 February 2005
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
2 February 2005
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E152-153)
Source: IntroReferral
2 February 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
2 February 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 March 2005
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 2 February 2005 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/582
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/582
- us · 109-hr-582 · source updated 23 March 2026