H.R. 2015 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007
H.R. 2015 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 24, 2007, sponsored by Barney Frank with 184 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 24, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 184
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. Prohibits related retaliation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barney Frank (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 178 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 24, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Sep 5, 2007)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 493: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
- S. 3406: ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- S. 358: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
- H.R. 618: Right to Life Act
- H.R. 725: Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection…
- S. 2719: A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the…
- H.R. 3195: ADA Restoration Act of 2007
- H.R. 4157: Sanctity of Human Life Act
- H.R. 6219: Private Property Rights Protection and Government Accountability Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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