2021: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against Providing Employee Breaks To Pump Breast Milk And Permit Workers To Seek Restitution If Their Employers Violate Such Requirements. In October 2021, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against 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, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against Requiring The Labor Department To Issue An Employer Compliance Guidance For Providing Breast Milk Pumping Breaks. In October 2021, Schweikert voted against 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: Schweikert Voted Against Providing An Exemption Of The Breast Milk Pumping Break Requirement To Employers With Less Than 50 Workers. In October 2021, Schweikert voted against 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]