Lisa Blunt Rochester Questions Trump Nominees on Davis-Bacon Act and LGBTQ+ Protections

Davis-Bacon Act Enforcement

• ❓ Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester questioned nominees about their commitment to the Davis-Bacon Act, which ensures fair pay for construction workers on federal projects.
• ✅ One nominee affirmed support for the Act, while another committed to fully enforcing all statutes within the purview of Wage and Hour, including the Davis-Bacon Act.

EEOC Mission and Worker Protections

• 🎯 The nominee for Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) agreed with the agency's core mission to advance equal opportunity for all.
• 🚫 The nominee also affirmed that verbal and physical abuse in the workplace is wrong.

LGBTQ+ Rights and EEOC Actions

• 🏳️‍🌈 Senator Blunt Rochester raised concerns about the Trump administration's actions and the EEOC's handling of cases involving trans and non-binary workers.
• ⚖️ She questioned whether trans and non-binary individuals are protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, referencing the Supreme Court's decision in Bostock v. Clayton County.
• ⚠️ Reports suggest that EEOC staff may have been instructed to code discrimination charges related to gender identity as meritless, which the Senator stated would be a major problem.
• 📉 Concerns were voiced about dismissed lawsuits, erased resources for LGBTQ+ workers, and intimidation of law firms perceived as advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• 🙏 The Senator urged the nominee to be mindful of the mandate to advance equal opportunity for every American if confirmed.