H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act

H.R. 17 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, employers could often ask job applicants about their previous salaries and use that history to set current wages, while employees faced legal hurdles in proving gender-based wage discrimination. Under this bill, employers are prohibited… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.