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Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994

Introduced: June 23, 1994 See on congress.gov
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Jul 29, 1994
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-703.
Jun 23, 1994
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Jun 23, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7581-7584)
Jun 23, 1994
Introduced in Senate
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 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 29, 1994

Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-703.

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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 23, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2238: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-S-2238/
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