Who Stands With Americans?H.R. 1065 · 117th Congress
Pregnant workers' accommodations
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
What it does
Requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, the same standard already used for disabilities.
Outcome
Passed the House on May 14, 2021. Enacted through the December 2022 omnibus.
The test
| Pillar | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday life | Does it protect or undercut American jobs, wages and public safety? | Helps Americans | Keeps pregnant workers employed and safe on the job. |
| Consensus | Where reliable polling exists, do most Americans across parties support or oppose it? | Helps Americans | Roughly 9 in 10 voters supported the bill across parties (Bipartisan Policy Center / Morning Consult, 2021). |
Votes counted: House 315–101 on May 14, 2021.