S.181 - Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes. view all titles (5)
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- Official: A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Short: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 as passed senate.
- Short: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 as passed house.
- Short: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 as enacted.
Interests that support this bill:
- Services
- Teachers unions
- Labor Unions
- Democratic/Liberal
- Women's issues
- Minority/Ethnic Groups
- Elderly issues/Social Security
- Museums, art galleries, libraries, etc.
- Churches, clergy & religious organizations
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Michael Bennet [D, CO] | $1,279,944 | Aye |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $585,100 | Aye |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $546,104 | |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] | $241,624 | Aye |
| Sen. Chris Coons [D, DE] | $208,650 | |
| Sen. Charles Schumer [D, NY] | $152,153 | Aye |
| Sen. Scott Brown [R, MA] | $150,833 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $144,465 | Aye |
| Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D, CT] | $138,249 | |
| Sen. Al Franken [D, MN] | $102,772 | |
| Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] | $321,459 | |
| Rep. Chellie Pingree [D, ME-1] | $212,700 | Aye |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D, CA-32] | $192,141 | |
| Rep. Gary Peters [D, MI-9] | $180,420 | Aye |
| Rep. Allyson Schwartz [D, PA-13] | $168,300 | Aye |
| Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] | $142,552 | Aye |
| Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-5] | $136,300 | Aye |
| Rep. Kurt Schrader [D, OR-5] | $114,750 | Aye |
| Rep. Gerald Connolly [D, VA-11] | $114,343 | Aye |
| Rep. Gabrielle Giffords [D, AZ-8] | $104,500 | Aye |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.181
- American Association of University Women
- Moms Rising
- National Employment Lawyers Association
- People For the American Way
- National Network to End Domestic Violence
- National Organization for Women
- Alliance for Justice
- Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
- National Education Association
- American Civil Liberties Union
- National Partnership for Women and Families
- Coalition of Labor Union Women
- National Women's Law Center
- Women's Voices. Women Vote Action Fund
- Center for Inquiry - Washington DC
- AFL-CIO
- Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
- American Library Association
- American Federation of Teachers
- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
- Hadassah
- Legal Momentum
- American Rights at Work
- 21st Century Democrats
- American Association of Retired Persons
- 9to5, National Association of Working Women
Interests that oppose this bill:
- Food and kindred products manufacturing
- Builders associations
- Chambers of commerce
- Hotels & motels
- Manufacturing
- Republican/Conservative
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Patrick Toomey [R, PA] | $981,229 | |
| Sen. Scott Brown [R, MA] | $788,387 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $553,671 | Aye |
| Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] | $426,529 | |
| Sen. Jim DeMint [R, SC] | $260,907 | Nay |
| Sen. John Thune [R, SD] | $251,557 | Nay |
| Sen. Robert Portman [R, OH] | $230,885 | |
| Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] | $220,816 | |
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] | $168,350 | |
| Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] | $131,540 | Nay |
| Rep. Addison Wilson [R, SC-2] | $203,281 | Nay |
| Rep. Michele Bachmann [R, MN-6] | $151,522 | Nay |
| Rep. Tom Graves [R, GA-9] | $151,518 | |
| Rep. William Owens [D, NY-23] | $138,317 | |
| Rep. Allen West [R, FL-22] | $124,266 | |
| Rep. Paul Broun [R, GA-10] | $112,367 | Nay |
| Rep. Mike Pence [R, IN-6] | $105,000 | Nay |
| Rep. Tim Huelskamp [R, KS-1] | $92,658 | |
| Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] | $79,942 | Nay |
| Rep. Jeff Duncan [R, SC-3] | $79,047 |
Specific Organizations Opposing S.181
- Associated Builders and Contractors
- American Housing & Lodging Association
- American Bakers Association
- Society for Human Resource Management
- National Association of Manufacturers
- Eagle Forum
- College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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