HR 4157 117th Congress House

Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021

Official title: To amend section 1977 of the Revised Statutes to protect equal rights under law.

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

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCivil actions and liabilityConsumer creditContracts and agency

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Credit and credit marketsDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJurisdiction and venueRacial and ethnic relationsRetail and wholesale trades

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Became law

Nov 1, 2022

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

Jun 24, 2021

Introduced in House

Jun 24, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

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.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 14

Mfume, Kweisi

Maryland · Nov 1, 2021

Neguse, Joe

Colorado · Nov 1, 2021

Beatty, Joyce

Ohio · Oct 28, 2021

Horsford, Steven

Nevada · Oct 28, 2021

Kelly, Robin L.

Illinois · Oct 28, 2021

Blunt Rochester, Lisa

Delaware · Oct 22, 2021

Allred, Colin

· Sep 30, 2021

Moore, Gwen

Wisconsin · Sep 30, 2021

Soto, Darren

Florida · Sep 30, 2021

Tlaib, Rashida

Michigan · Sep 30, 2021

McEachin, A.

· Sep 23, 2021

Norton, Eleanor Holmes

District of Columbia · Sep 23, 2021

Wilson, Frederica S.

Florida · Sep 23, 2021

Jones, Mondaire

· Jun 24, 2021

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