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Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994

Introduced: June 23, 1994 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jul 19, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.

Jun 23, 1994

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jun 23, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1311)

Jun 23, 1994

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including employing authorities of the House of Representatives, employing offices of the Senate, and instrumentalities of the Congress.

Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State and Federal immunity. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants.

What's happening now July 19, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights.

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