HJRES 43
114th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
District of Columbia
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Sex and reproductive health
State and local government operations
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014.
Introduced: April 13, 2015
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May 4, 2015
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Apr 30, 2015
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 194). (text: CR H2727)
Apr 30, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 194).(text: CR H2727)
Apr 30, 2015
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2742)
Apr 30, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 43.
Apr 30, 2015
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1732, the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 43.
Apr 30, 2015
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 231. (consideration: CR H2727-2742)
Apr 30, 2015
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 29.
Apr 30, 2015
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-99.
Apr 30, 2015
Rule H. Res. 231 passed House.
Apr 29, 2015
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 231 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1732, the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 43.
Apr 21, 2015
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Apr 21, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Apr 13, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2015 | House · vote #194 | On Passage | Passed | 228–192 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Congress disapproves the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-593), signed by the Mayor of the District on January 25, 2015, and transmitted on March 6, 2015, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
D.C. Act 20-593:
- amends the Human Rights Act of 1977 to protect individuals from discrimination by an employer, employment agency, or labor organization, based on an individual's or dependent's reproductive health decisions; and
- defines reproductive health decisions to include a decision by an employee, his or her dependent, or the employee's spouse related to the use or intended use of a particular drug, device, or medical service, including the use or intended use of contraception or fertility control or the planned or intended initiation or termination of a pregnancy.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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