HR 2574
116th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Department of Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
Introduced: May 8, 2019
Introduced by:
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Democratic
· Virginia
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24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 17, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 16, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2020
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 192).
Sep 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 192).
Sep 16, 2020
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on passage of H.R. 2574, which was debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Sep 16, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4474-4475)
Sep 16, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 2574, and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
Sep 16, 2020
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 164 (Roll no. 191).
Sep 16, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4473-4474)
Sep 16, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Foxx (NC) motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx (NC) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit with instructions until a time to be announced.
Sep 16, 2020
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Sep 16, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx (NC) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add antisemitism as a designation to be considered discrimination under title VI of the bill.
Sep 16, 2020
Ms. Foxx (NC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H4443)
Sep 16, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 16, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2574.
Sep 16, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
Sep 16, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: CR H4439-4444)
Sep 14, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1107 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, H.R. 2694 and H. Res. 908. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The previous question will be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2574, H.R. 2639, and H.R. 2694.
Sep 8, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-495, Part I.
May 31, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
May 16, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
May 16, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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 8, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | House · vote #192 | On Passage | Passed | 232–188 | See who voted → |
| Sep 16, 2020 | House · vote #191 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Passed | 255–164 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
This bill authorizes 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.
Anti-Semitism shall be considered to be discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
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 investigate complaints.
The bill requires ED to appoint a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion to (1) promote, coordinate, and evaluate efforts to engender program compliance and inform individuals of their rights; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to compliance.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.