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Voting on employment rights, veteran benefits, environmental standards, and lending data.

The House is setting the stage for votes on several critical measures impacting civil rights, finance, and healthcare. Citizens face potential changes clarifying federal employment discrimination standards, reducing contraception costs for veterans, and requiring new data collection on small business loans for LGBTQ-owned enterprises. The resolution also allows for votes aiming to overturn key rules regarding environmental emissions and banking practices.
Key points
Clarifying standards for age discrimination and retaliation claims in federal employment, potentially strengthening worker protections.
Limiting copayments for contraception provided to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), reducing healthcare expenses for veterans.
Mandating the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ-owned businesses to ensure fair credit access and transparency.
Considering the disapproval of federal rules concerning oil and gas emissions and bank lending practices, which could affect environmental protection and financial regulation.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-06-23
52%
For 218
Against 205
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_486
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
Voting date: 2021-06-23
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 176
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 239) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1443) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ- owned businesses; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 13) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 14) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 15) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders"; 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_486.

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 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Clarifying standards for age discrimination and retaliation claims in federal employment, potentially strengthening worker protections.
  • Limiting copayments for contraception provided to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), reducing healthcare expenses for veterans.
  • Mandating the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ-owned businesses to ensure fair credit access and transparency.
  • Considering the disapproval of federal rules concerning oil and gas emissions and bank lending practices, which could affect environmental protection and financial regulation.
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. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 205 (Roll no. 176). (text: CR H3017-3018)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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