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Equal Employment for All Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2690

Bill 118 s 2690, also known as the Equal Employment for All Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to prohibit employers from using an individual's credit history as a factor in making employment decisions, such as hiring, promotion, or compensation.

The bill aims to address concerns that using credit history as a screening tool in the hiring process can unfairly disadvantage certain groups of people, such as those who have faced financial hardships or discrimination in the past. By prohibiting this practice, the Equal Employment for All Act of 2023 seeks to promote fairness and equal opportunity in the workplace.

If passed, the bill would apply to all employers, regardless of size, and would prohibit them from requesting or using an individual's credit history in making employment decisions. Employers would also be required to notify job applicants and employees of their rights under the new law. Overall, the Equal Employment for All Act of 2023 is aimed at promoting equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their financial history. It seeks to level the playing field in the job market and ensure that individuals are judged based on their qualifications and abilities, rather than their credit history.

Current Status of Bill S 2690

Bill S 2690 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2690 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2690's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2690

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2690

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2690

Equal Employment for All Act of 2023
Equal Employment for All Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions.

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