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HR 4420 101th Congress House Labor and Employment Disciplining of employees Discrimination in employment Employee rights Human fertility Sterilization (Birth control)

Employee Protection Act of 1990

Introduced: March 29, 1990 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 11, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
May 11, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
May 11, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Mar 29, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 29, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Employee Protection Act of 1990 - Prohibits employers involved in interstate commerce from discriminating against employees or prospective employees on the basis of their refusal to: (1) submit to sterilization or a fertility test; or (2) refrain from procreation. Prohibits such employers from: (1) requiring such procedures; (2) using or inquiring about the result of any fertility test or procreative ability or history; (3) engaging in any employment practice designed to employ only those unable to procreate; (4) excluding any class of employees from employment opportunities or benefits to avoid compliance with this Act; or (5) discriminating against those who exercise their rights under this Act.

Requires notice of protection under this Act to be posted conspicuously on employment premises.

Grants the Secretary of Labor administrative authority under this Act.

Provides for civil enforcement of this Act. Prohibits waiver of rights except in written settlements.

Does not prohibit: (1) voluntary job placement or transfer meeting certain conditions; or (2) legitimate scientific or medical research if information is solicited on a voluntary, confidential, and nondiscriminatory basis.

What's happening now May 11, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 29, 1990
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Mar 29, 1990
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Mar 29, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4420: Employee Protection Act of 1990. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4420/
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"H.R. 4420: Employee Protection Act of 1990." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4420/.
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H.R. 4420, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4420/.
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