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DemocratBill · H.R. 17· House(119-HR-17)

Paycheck Fairness Act

Rep. DeLauro
Age: 83 years
Connecticut
Introduced
3/25/2025
Last activity
3/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Rosa DeLauro
Cosponsors
Democrat - 219Republican - 1
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Paycheck Fairness Act aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies for victims of wage discrimination based on sex. It expands the definition of "sex" to include pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. The bill modifies the "bona fide factor" defense and enhances nonretaliation protections for employees discussing wages. It also establishes enhanced penalties for violators and grants enforcement authority to the EEOC and the Secretary of Labor. Additionally, the legislation provides for negotiation skills training, research on pay disparities, and the collection of compensation data by the EEOC.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Would women be better off under this?+9

    The bill specifically targets the gender pay gap through enhanced enforcement, research, and expanded legal definitions.

  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8

    The bill expands sex-based discrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+8

    The bill strengthens legal remedies for sex-based wage discrimination and includes pregnancy and sex characteristics under protected categories.

The opposite

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    The bill imposes new administrative and compliance requirements that may burden smaller employers through data collection and legal defense standards.