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HR 3992 117th Congress House Labor and Employment Age discrimination Employee hiring Employment discrimination and employee rights

POJA Act

Introduced: September 20, 2021 Introduced by: Garcia, Sylvia R. Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 4, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6193-6195)
Nov 4, 2021
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 358).
Nov 4, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 4, 2021
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 3, 2021
The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
Nov 3, 2021
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 3992 is postponed.
Nov 3, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Keller amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Keller demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 3, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 716, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Keller amendment No. 2.
Nov 3, 2021
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Good demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 3, 2021
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 716, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pappas amendment No. 1.
Nov 3, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3992.
Nov 3, 2021
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
Nov 3, 2021
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 716. (consideration: CR H6158-6167; text: CR H6158)
Oct 12, 2021
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 716 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2119, H.R. 3110 and H.R. 3992. The resolution provides that H. Res. 188, agreed to March 8, 2021, is amended by striking "October 27, 2021" each place it appears and inserting "November 18, 2021.
Oct 12, 2021
Rule H. Res. 716 passed House.
Sep 23, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
Sep 23, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-127.
Jul 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 19.
Jul 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 23, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3058)
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 4, 2021 House · vote #358 On Passage Passed 224–200 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

2 agreed to 1 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 138 — Amendment sought to require a GAO study to determine whether not allowing claims of disparate impact discrimi… Failed Nov 4, 2021
HAMDT 137 Pappas, Chris Amendment requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to conduct a study on the number of job applic… Agreed to Nov 4, 2021
HAMDT 136 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 716, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text … Agreed to Nov 3, 2021
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021 or the POJA Act of 2021

This bill prohibits employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying job applicants based on an applicant's age. It also requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to study and report on claims received from job applicants involving age discrimination.

What's happening now November 15, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 52
All 52 Democratic 41
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Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Sep 23, 2021
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Sep 22, 2021
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Sep 21, 2021
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Sep 21, 2021
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Sep 20, 2021
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Sep 20, 2021
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Frankel, Lois
Florida · Sep 20, 2021
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Leger Fernandez, Teresa
New Mexico · Sep 20, 2021
Levin, Andy
· Sep 20, 2021
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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Sep 20, 2021
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 20, 2021
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Sep 20, 2021
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Sep 20, 2021
ROYBAL-ALLARD, LUCILLE
· Sep 20, 2021
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Takano, Mark
California · Sep 20, 2021
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Sep 20, 2021
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Sep 20, 2021
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Sep 20, 2021
Axne, Cynthia
· Sep 17, 2021
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Sep 17, 2021
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Costa, Jim
California · Sep 17, 2021
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Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Sep 17, 2021
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Sep 17, 2021
JOHNSON, EDDIE
· Sep 17, 2021
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Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Sep 17, 2021
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Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Sep 17, 2021
Yarmuth, John
· Sep 17, 2021
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Aug 3, 2021
Newman, Marie
· Jul 26, 2021
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jul 22, 2021
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Green, Al
Texas · Jul 22, 2021
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Ross, Deborah K.
North Carolina · Jul 22, 2021
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Ruiz, Raul
California · Jul 22, 2021
Lawson, Al
· Jul 21, 2021
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jul 19, 2021
Cicilline, David
· Jul 19, 2021
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jul 19, 2021
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jul 16, 2021
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jul 16, 2021
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jul 16, 2021
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García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
Illinois · Jul 16, 2021
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jul 16, 2021
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Jul 16, 2021
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jul 16, 2021
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jul 16, 2021
RUSH, BOBBY
· Jul 16, 2021
Speier, Jackie
· Jul 16, 2021
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jul 16, 2021
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jul 16, 2021
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jul 9, 2021
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