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HR 1695 108th Congress House

Fair Pay Act of 2003

Official title: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 25, 2003 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
May 2, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
May 2, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Apr 10, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E722)
Apr 9, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Apr 9, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 2, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Fair Pay Act of 2003 - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages on account of sex, race, or national origin. (Allows payment of different wages under seniority systems, merit systems, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, or differentials based on bona fide factors that the employer demonstrates are job-related or further legitimate business interests.)

Prohibits the discharge of or any other discrimination against an individual for opposing any act or practice made unlawful by this Act, or for assisting in an investigation or proceeding under it.

Directs courts, in any action brought under this Act for violation of such prohibition, to allow expert fees as part of the costs awarded to prevailing plaintiffs. Allows any such action to be maintained as a class action.

Directs the EEOC to: (1) undertake studies and provide information and technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, and the general public concerning effective means available to implement this Act; and (2) carry on a continuing program of research, education, and technical assistance with specified components related to the purposes of this Act.

Makes conforming amendments relating to congressional and executive branch employees to the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 and the Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 20, 2004
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jul 10, 2003
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 25, 2003
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 2, 2003
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