To expand access for workers experiencing symptoms related to menopause and the menopause transition to reasonable accommodations that enable them to perform the essential functions of their job without risking their health or economic security.
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Latest Action · July 14, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, 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.
The Menopausal Workers' Fairness Act of 2026 would make it illegal for employers with 15 or more employees to discriminate against workers experiencing menopause or menopausal transition symptoms. The bill requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, such as allowing workers to drink water, take additional restroom breaks, sit or stand as needed, and take breaks to eat and drink, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the business. The law applies to private employers, federal agencies, congressional offices, and state governments. Workers can file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and pursue remedies including back pay, damages, and attorney's fees under existing civil rights laws. The bill provides $4.5 million in funding and requires the EEOC to issue detailed regulations within one year, with additional agency guidance following shortly after.
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