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Version 81 · 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.
People & committees
Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] · R–TN
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 194). (text: CR H2727)
House roll call 194 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 194).(text: CR H2727)
House roll call 194 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2742)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 43.
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1732, the conference report to accompany S. Con. Res. 11, and H.J. Res. 43.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 231. (consideration: CR H2727-2742)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 29.
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-99.
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-99.
Rule H. Res. 231 passed House.
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.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 16.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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