US HB2350 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 31-1)
Status: Introduced on June 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Time Off to Vote Act - Entitles an employee to two hours of paid leave on the day of any federal election in order to vote. Gives the employer the right to determine the two-hour-period, excluding any lunch break or other break. Prohibits the loss of benefits for any employee taking such leave under this Act. Makes it unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise, the right to take leave under this Act, or to discriminate against an employee in any manner for taking leave under this Act. Makes it unlawful for any employer to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any individual for: (1) opposing any practice made unlawful by this Act; (2) filing any charge, or instituting or causing to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this Act; or (3) testifying or preparing to testifying in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any leave provided under this Act. Specifies the penalties for any employer who violates this Act.
Title
Time Off to Vote Act
Sponsors
Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Robert Brady [D-PA] | Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA] |
Rep. Donna Christensen [D-VI] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] |
Rep. Diana DeGette [D-CO] | Rep. John Delaney [D-MD] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH] |
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Rush Holt [D-NJ] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY] |
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] |
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] | Rep. Pedro Pierluisi [N-PR] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] |
Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger [D-MD] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] |
Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-07-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. |
2013-06-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government operations and politics
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government operations and politics
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2350/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2350/BILLS-113hr2350ih.pdf |