Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1996

Summary

Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1996 - Defines "employee" to exclude uncompensated volunteers. Defines "employer" to: (1) mean an employer with 15 or more employees; and (2) exclude a bona fide private club. Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including an employing authority to which specified provisions of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 or the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 apply. 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 immunity. Makes the United States liable for all remedies (except punitive damages) to the same extent as a private person. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants.

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Timeline

1. 5 September 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 580.

   Source: Calendars

2. 5 September 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 September 1996

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9986-10005)

   Source: Floor

4. 10 September 1996

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S10129-10139)

   Source: Floor

5. 10 September 1996

   Vote

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49-50. Record Vote No: 281.

   Source: Floor

Votes

Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 5 September 1996 · Download file

Documents

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor

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