H.R. 1113 (112th): Fair Employment Act of 2011

Introduced:
Mar 16, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Henry “Hank” Johnson Jr. [D-GA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 16, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 16, 2011
Referred to Committee Mar 16, 2011
Cosponsors
56 cosponsors (56D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Full Title

To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of unemployment status.

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Last updated Mar 16, 2011.
2 pages

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3/16/2011--Introduced.
Fair Employment Act of 2011 - Amends title VII (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to add unemployment status to the categories of prohibited discrimination. Defines "unemployment status" as being unemployed, having actively looked for employment during the then most recent four-week period, and currently being available for employment.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 21: CIVIL RIGHTS
  • Subchapter VI: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
  • Section 2000e-1: Exemption