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US HB7583
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ayanna Pressley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics in employment decisions including hiring, firing, compensation, and terms of employment
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Establishes legal protections for employees against hostile work environment harassment by employers, supervisors, and coworkers
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Requires employers to implement policies and procedures to prevent and address discriminatory practices and harassment in the workplace
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Provides legal remedies and enforcement mechanisms for employees who experience employment discrimination or harassment
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Applies to various aspects of employment including job advertisements, recruitment, promotions, training opportunities, and workplace conditions
Legislative Description
BE HEARD in the Workplace Act Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act
Labor and employment
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/13/2026