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H.J.Res. 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 11, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 11, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Labor titled Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule. This rule, which became effective March 31, 2023, rescinded a rule that became effective January 8, 2021. The rule that became effective in 2021 expanded the religious exemption to the prohibition on federal contractors and subcontractors discriminating in employment decisions based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or other factors.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

33

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Robert Good R-VA SponsorIntroduced, reached a cosponsor milestone2 events+6
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History

  1. May 11, 2023Introduced in the House by Robert Good.
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  1. May 11, 2023Introduced in House
  2. May 11, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.