2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Specifying That Air Carriers Would Not
Have to Fully Relieve Workers From Duties During Flight Breaks, And
Instructing The Federal Aviation Administration To Identify Appropriate
Ways For Air Carrier Compliance and Updating Federal Law To Consider
Breast Milk A Physiological Necessity. In October 2021, Fitzpatrick
voted for the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "establish a separate effective date of one
year after enactment; specify that accommodations would not have to
completely relieve crewmembers from duty during in-flight breaks or
provide breaks during critical phases of flight; and require the Federal
Aviation Administration to propose regulations identifying appropriate
means for air carrier compliance and updating federal law to ensure that
expressing breast milk is considered a 'physiological need.'" The vote
was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 276-149. [House
Vote 331, 10/22/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
10/22/21; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
3110]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Requiring The Worker To Inform The
Employer For Their Failure To Comply With The Break Requirement And
Granting Them 10 Days To Provide Accommodations Before Pursuing A
Lawsuit. In October 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the PUMP for Nursing
Mothers Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "require
the employee to inform the employer and give them 10 days to provide
accommodations prior to commencing legal action." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 276-149. [House Vote
331, 10/22/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
10/22/21; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
3110]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Providing Employee Breaks To Pump Breast
Milk And Permit Workers To Seek Restitution If Their Employers Violate
Such Requirements. In October 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the PUMP for
Nursing Mothers Act which would, according to Congressional Quarterly,
"expand requirements for employers to provide breaks for employees to
pump breast milk and allow employees to seek restitution for violations
of such requirements." The vote was on passage. The House passed the
bill by a vote of 276-149. [House Vote 331,
10/22/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 10/22/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
3110]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Requiring Employers To Provide Reasonable
Breaks And A Private Area, Other Than A Restroom, For Employees To Pump
Breast Milk For Two Year Periods. In October 2021, Fitzpatrick voted
for the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "require all employers to provide reasonable
breaks as needed and a private place other than a bathroom for employees
to express breast milk for a period of two years after such need
arises." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
276-149. [House Vote 331,
10/22/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 10/22/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
3110]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Specifying That Providing Breaks For
Breast Milk Pumping Would Not Require Employers To Compensate Employees
During The Breaks Unless Required By Federal, State Or Local Law. In
October 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "specify that
employers would not be required to compensate employees for break time
provided unless otherwise required by federal, state or local law." The
vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 276-149.
[House Vote 331,
10/22/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 10/22/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
3110]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Specifying That The Break Time For Breast
Milk Pumping Would Be Considered Working Hours If The Worker Continues
To Perform Duties During The Break. In October 2021, Fitzpatrick voted
for the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "specify that break time would be considered
hours worked if the employee is not completely relieved from duty during
the entirety of the break." The vote was on passage. The House passed
the bill by a vote of 276-149. [House Vote 331,
10/22/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 10/22/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
3110]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Requiring The Labor Department To Issue An
Employer Compliance Guidance For Providing Breast Milk Pumping Breaks.
In October 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "establish an
effective date of 120 days after enactment and require the Labor
Department, within 60 days of enactment, to issue guidance with respect
to employer compliance." The vote was on passage. The House passed the
bill by a vote of 276-149. [House Vote 331,
10/22/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 10/22/21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
3110]
2021: Fitzpatrick Voted For Providing An Exemption Of The Breast Milk
Pumping Break Requirement To Employers With Less Than 50 Workers. In
October 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
which would, according to Congressional Quarterly, "provide an undue
hardship exemption for employers of fewer than 50 employees." The vote
was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 276-149. [House
Vote 331, 10/22/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
10/22/21; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
3110]