A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to remove the maximum age limitation applicable to employees who are protected under such Act, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4154 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 1986, sponsored by Claude Pepper. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 6, 1986
Policy area: Civil rights
Public law: Public Law 99-592

Sponsor

Claude Pepper (D-FL)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 6, 1986
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 31, 1986

Every roll call vote on this bill

To adopt H RES 554, the rule under which HR 4154, an age discrimination in employment bill, will be…House · Sep 23, 1986
To amend HR 4154 to permit state and local governments to set age requirements for police officers and…House · Sep 23, 1986
To pass HR 4154, a bill to amend the age discrimination in employment act of 1967 to remove the maximum age…House · Sep 23, 1986

Other Civil rights bills in the 99th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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