McEachin Cosponsored and Votes for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

WASHINGTON– Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) voted for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bill he co-sponsored that passed the House of Representatives today. This legislation, H. R. 1065, prohibits discrimination against pregnant workers on the job by providing and guaranteeing reasonable and needed accommodations, such as access to potable water, more frequent restroom breaks, temporary exemptions from lifting for pregnant women, women impacted by childbirth, or other related conditions. Similarly to the Americans for Disability Act, employers have found they are easily able to comply with these simple accommodations.

“Women who are pregnant or have recently given birth should be able to do their jobs and earn their pay,” McEachin said. “Reasonable accommodations to these normal conditions should be the expectation and the law. To not provide reasonable accommodation is prejudice against women. I am pleased to strongly support this legislation which supports women and their families.”

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For more information, please contact:

Tara Rountree, Chief of Staff

U.S. Representative A. Donald McEachin (VA-04)

202-225-6365

Tara.Rountree@mail.house.gov