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Rep. Susie Lee’s Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Passes House

September 17, 2020

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) helped pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which she co-sponsored, in the House of Representatives. The bill would finally guarantee workplace protections and reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers.

"The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is very personal to me," said Rep. Lee. "I'm the mother of two children. However, I have had unsuccessful pregnancies, and when I had my son, I spent three months on bedrest. I know first-hand that staying off your feet, staying hydrated, or avoiding heavy lifting can be the difference between a healthy pregnancy or a pregnancy with serious complications. The bottom line is that women should never have to make the choice of ignoring a doctor's orders to keep her job. Sadly, it's low-income families who are most vulnerable when these simple protections don't exist. Two-thirds of American women are the primary or co-breadwinner in their family, and they deserve protections in the workplace. That's why the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is so important and why I voted with conviction to pass this bill today."

BACKGROUND: Click here to view a fact sheet of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.