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HR 5260 114th Congress House

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act

Official title: To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 14, 2016 Introduced by: Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil actions and liabilityEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigations
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May 20, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 17, 2016
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
May 17, 2016
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 20, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act

This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allow private civil causes of action for disparate impact violations (to the same extent as intentional violations) of federal regulations of general applicability that prohibit discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance.

Education programs that receive financial assistance authorized or extended by the Department of Education (ED) must designate at least one compliance coordinator to carry out these nondiscrimination responsibilities and to investigate complaints.

The Department of Education Organization Act is amended to establish an ED-appointed Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion within ED to: (1) promote, coordinate, and evaluate equity and inclusion programs, including the dissemination of information, technical assistance, and coordination of research activities; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to equity and inclusion.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 9
D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jul 14, 2016
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jul 14, 2016
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Jul 14, 2016
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jul 14, 2016
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jul 14, 2016
 D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Jul 14, 2016
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Jul 14, 2016
Sablan, Gregorio
· Jul 14, 2016
 D
Takano, Mark
California · Jul 14, 2016
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jul 14, 2016
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