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substantiveNov 4, 2021 · House roll call · amendment · Result: Agreed to

On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3992

POJA Act of 2021

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying job applicants based on an applicant's age.
  • House passed it on Nov 4, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021 or the POJA Act of 2021 This bill prohibits employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying job applicants based on an applicant's age. It also requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to study and report on claims received from job applicants involving age discrimination.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea225

Democrat: 217 · Republican: 8

Nay201

Republican: 201

Present0

Not Voting5

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 3

How each member voted (431)

Yea (225)

Nay (201)

Not Voting (5)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.