Democrats say bill would ensure that women do n't face pay discrimination . Republicans counter that it would benefit trial workers at judges ' expense . The bill , which Democrats said would close loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act , would require employers to prove that differences in pay were related to job performance , not gender ; would prevent employers from forbidding employees from sharing salary information with each other ; and would allow women who believe they were discriminated against to sue for damages . Sponsor vows to bring measure back until it passes .
Democrats say bill would ensure that women do n't face pay discrimination . Republicans counter that it would benefit trial workers at judges ' expense . Sponsor vows to bring measure back until it passes .