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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 13, 2015Government Operations and Politics
H.J.Res. 43

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Apr 30, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congress disapproves the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-593), signed by the Mayor of the District on January 25, 2015, and transmitted on March 6, 2015, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

D.C. Act 20-593:

  • amends the Human Rights Act of 1977 to protect individuals from discrimination by an employer, employment agency, or labor organization, based on an individual's or dependent's reproductive health decisions; and
  • defines reproductive health decisions to include a decision by an employee, his or her dependent, or the employee's spouse related to the use or intended use of a particular drug, device, or medical service, including the use or intended use of contraception or fertility control or the planned or intended initiation or termination of a pregnancy.

What just happenedMay 4, 2015

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6](R-TN)Sponsor
48 cosponsors1 D47 R
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  1. May 4, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Apr 30, 2015FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 194). (text: CR H2727)

  3. Apr 30, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Apr 30, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 194).(text: CR H2727)

  5. Apr 30, 2015FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2742)

  6. Apr 30, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 43.

  7. Apr 30, 2015FloorH8D000

    Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1732, the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 43.

  8. Apr 30, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 231. (consideration: CR H2727-2742)

  9. Apr 30, 2015CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 29.

  10. Apr 30, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-99.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Apr 30, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-99.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Apr 30, 2015FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 231 passed House.

  13. Apr 29, 2015FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 231 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1732, the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 43.

  14. Apr 21, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  15. Apr 21, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  16. Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  17. Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Apr 13, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentApr 30, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congress disapproves the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-593), signed by the Mayor of the District on January 25, 2015, and transmitted on March 6, 2015, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

D.C. Act 20-593:

  • amends the Human Rights Act of 1977 to protect individuals from discrimination by an employer, employment agency, or labor organization, based on an individual's or dependent's reproductive health decisions; and
  • defines reproductive health decisions to include a decision by an employee, his or her dependent, or the employee's spouse related to the use or intended use of a particular drug, device, or medical service, including the use or intended use of contraception or fertility control or the planned or intended initiation or termination of a pregnancy.
Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2015

Congress disapproves the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-593), signed by the Mayor of the District on January 25, 2015, and transmitted on March 6, 2015, to Congress pursuant to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

D.C. Act 20-593:

  • amends the Human Rights Act of 1977 to protect individuals from discrimination by an employer, employment agency, or labor organization, based on an individual's or dependent's reproductive health decisions; and
  • defines reproductive health decisions to include a decision by an employee, his or her dependent, or the employee's spouse related to the use or intended use of a particular drug, device, or medical service, including the use or intended use of contraception or fertility control or the planned or intended initiation or termination of a pregnancy.
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