[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 155 (Thursday, October 22, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H7127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AMENDMENT ACT
(Mr. POLIQUIN asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute.)
Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members of our House today to
join me in support of H.R. 2800, the Pregnancy Discrimination Amendment
Act.
This important piece of legislation expands upon existing law to help
protect pregnant women from workplace discrimination, and I am proud to
be a cosponsor.
Women account for nearly half of the workforce in our country, so it
is particularly hard to believe, in today's society, women are still
denied jobs or lose their jobs because they are pregnant. Every time
this happens to a mom, it hurts her, it hurts her family, and it hurts
our economy.
We must ensure that hardworking moms and moms-to-be are protected
from unfair employment decisions. As a society, we should encourage and
support all workers. We should help ensure that moms and dads are
physically and financially healthy and secure as they approach
parenthood.
As a single father myself, who raised my son from the time he was in
diapers, I know firsthand how important it is to have a support system.
That includes a supportive work environment where soon-to-be parents
are not worried about being fired or about being overlooked for jobs or
promotions because they have decided to have children.
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