H.R. 1397 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Employment Non-Discrimination Act
H.R. 1397 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 6, 2011, sponsored by Barney Frank with 171 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 171
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Employment Non-Discrimination Act - 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: 166 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jul 11, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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