H.R. 8213 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Defending Women in the Workplace Act
H.R. 8213 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Apr 9, 2026, sponsored by Sheri Biggs with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Sponsor
Sheri Biggs (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (Apr 9, 2026)
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- H.R. 8040: No Mercy for Terrorists Act of 2026
- H.R. 9328: Improving Travel for Military Members Act
- H.R. 9421: Ban Abortion by Mail Act
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 15: Equality Act
- H.R. 28: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
- H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
- H.J.Res. 80: Establishing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
- H.J.Res. 101: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit…
- S.J.Res. 220: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- S. 382: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- H.R. 722: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- H.R. 1007: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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