HR 2015 · 110th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2007-09-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. Prohibits related retaliation. Makes this Act inapplicable to: (1) religious organizations; and (2) the relationship between the United States and members of the armed forces. States that this Act does not repeal or modify any federal, state, territorial, or local law creating a special right or preference concerning employment for a veteran. Provides for the construction of this Act with regard to: (1) enforcement by employers of rules and policies; (2) sexual harassment; (3) certain shared facilities such as showers or dressing facilities; (4) dress and grooming standards; and (5) certain matters relating to marriage. Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from collecting statistics from covered entities on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity or compelling the collection by covered entities o…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans