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Equal Pay and Workplace Safety: Bills Moving Forward

This House Resolution sets the stage for voting on two significant bills. One aims to give women more effective ways to address wage discrimination based on sex. The other requires employers in healthcare and social services to create plans to prevent workplace violence, enhancing employee safety.
Key points
Making it easier to seek remedies for unequal pay based on sex.
Mandating workplace violence prevention plans in healthcare and social services.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-04-14
51%
For 217
Against 207
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_303
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
Voting date: 2021-04-14
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 103
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) 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, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1195) to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_303.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Making it easier to seek remedies for unequal pay based on sex.
  • Mandating workplace violence prevention plans in healthcare and social services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H1775)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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Labor Health