Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001

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Explore the details of House Bill 2692 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 5:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2692

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities (including employment agencies, labor organizations, and training programs). Prohibits related retaliation and coercion.

Declares this Act inapplicable to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's domestic partner. Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from: (1) collecting statistics on sexual orientation from covered entities; and (2) compelling covered entities to collect such statistics. Prohibits: (1) quotas and preferential treatment; and (2) an order or consent decree for a violation of this Act that includes a quota or preferential treatment. Declares that this Act is inapplicable to: (1) religious organizations; (2) the relationship between the United States and members of the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans.

Prohibits the imposition of affirmative action for a violation of this Act. Disallows State immunity. Makes the United States or a State liable for remedies to the same extent as under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2692

Bill HR 2692 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2001. Bill HR 2692 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on July 31, 2001. Bill HR 2692's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. as of November 2, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2692

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

193

Democrat Cosponsors

172

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2692

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative procedureAdministrative remediesAdministrative responsibilityApprenticeshipArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil actions and liabilityCivil rights enforcementCommerceCongressCongressional agenciesCongressional employeesConsent decreesDamagesDisciplining of employeesDiscrimination in employmentDismissal of employeesEmployee rightsEmployment agenciesEqual Employment Opportunity CommissionFederal employeesFederal librariesFederal officialsFines (Penalties)Gay military personnelGay rightsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment liabilityInjunctionsLabor and EmploymentLabor union membershipLabor unionsLabor-management committeesLawLegal feesLibrary of CongressMinoritiesOccupational retrainingPosition classificationPresidential appointmentsRecruiting of employeesReligionReligious libertyReverse discrimination in employmentSexual orientationSmall businessState employeesUnfair labor practicesWhistle blowing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2692

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001Employment Discrimination bill

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