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Congressional Disapproval of Labor Dept. Rule on Religious Employment Exemption.

This Congressional resolution aims to reverse a Department of Labor decision that previously removed certain rules regarding equal employment opportunities for religious organizations. If passed, it means the prior rules concerning exemptions for religious organizations in equal employment will remain in effect. This could impact how religious organizations hire employees, potentially giving them more leeway on faith-based matters.
Key points
Congress seeks to disapprove a Department of Labor rule that rescinded legal requirements for religious exemptions in equal opportunity clauses.
If this resolution passes, religious organizations may continue to have certain exemptions in equal employment opportunity rules, potentially affecting their hiring practices.
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Additional Information
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Print number: HJRES 61
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2023-05-11