HR 4157 117th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration Civil actions and liability Consumer credit Contracts and agency Credit and credit markets Due process and equal protection Evidence and witnesses Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Jurisdiction and venue Racial and ethnic relations Retail and wholesale trades

Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021

Introduced: June 24, 2021 Introduced by: Raskin, Jamie Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov

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Nov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Jun 24, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 24, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021

This bill modifies the prohibition against intentional racial discrimination in the context of economic activity such as employment, contracts, or other commercial transactions.

Specifically, the bill makes an action that has a discriminatory effect a violation of section 1977 of the Revised Statutes. Further, a plaintiff may prove intentional discrimination by showing only that the discriminatory intent was a motivating factor in the alleged violation.

Under current law, a plaintiff must prove that the harm would not have occurred but for the defendant's unlawful conduct.

Additionally, standing shall not be limited to victims who were parties to, or third-party beneficiaries of, a contract with the defendant.

The bill provides for a right to jury trial and no joint-action waiver or pre-dispute arbitration agreement shall be enforceable with respect to any alleged violation.

The bill provides for a four-year statute of limitations.

What's happening now November 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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