A bill to protect the rights of individuals guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and to prevent unwarranted invasion of their privacy by prohibiting the use of polygraph equipment for certain purposes.
Polygraph Control and Privacy Protection Act of 1985 - Prohibits any person engaged in interstate commerce from: (1) requiring any employee, officer, or applicant for employment to take a polygraph test in connection with employment; (2) denying employment or disciplining an employee by reason of such individual's refusal to submit to such a test; or (3) using the results of such a test in connection with an individual's employment.
Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of such provisions. Authorizes civil actions in U.S. district courts on behalf of aggrieved individuals.
Provides that this Act shall not apply to any person who enters into a contract with the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, or the Department of Defense to perform functions relating to intelligence, counterintelligence, or national security.
Executive Comment Received From Justice.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from Labor.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
For Further Action See H.R.1524.
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