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H.R. 11:
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
111th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111th Congress, in 2009-2010.

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2009-2010

To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
Summary | Full Text
Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJan 6, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Passed HouseJan 9, 2009
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote...
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President...
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Sep 18, 2009 3:10PM]
Last Action:
Mar 6, 2009: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Other Titles:
-- Paycheck Fairness Act
Related:
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Votes:
Jan 9, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 247 Ayes, 171 Nays, 15 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Question & Answer
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May 23, 2009 10:07 AM - How and where do I file a complaint under the Ledbetter Act - Answer it!
Nov 2, 2009 7:25 PM - Can companies forbid employees from discussing pay/salaries? - Answer it!

Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

SupportOppose
Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
American Association of University Women
American Association of Retired Persons
AFL-CIO
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights
National Women's Law Center
National Organization for Women
National Partnership for Women and Families
Feminist Majority
People For the American Way
Moms Rising
American Civil Liberties Union
National Employment Lawyers Association
National Education Association
Coalition of Labor Union Women
National Association of Manufacturers
Society for Human Resource Management
American Bakers Association
American Hotel and Lodging Association
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
American Apparel and Footwear Association
Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated General Contractors of America
Food Marketing Institute
Independent Electrical Contractors
International Franchise Association
National Association of Convenience Stores
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors
National Council of Chain Restaurants
National Restaurant Association
National Precast Concrete Association
National Retail Federation
National Roofing Contractors Association
Printing Industries of America
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Textile Rental Services Association of America

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