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Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

Introduced: October 21, 2022 Introduced by: Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 23, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
Jul 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 2, 2021
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.
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in House
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Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

This bill authorizes private civil causes of action for disparate impact violations (to the same extent as intentional violations) of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.

Education programs that receive financial assistance authorized or extended by the Department of Education (ED) must designate at least one Title VI compliance coordinator to carry out responsibilities, investigate complaints, and provide assistance to ensure students and employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities.

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 November 23, 2021

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 22
All 22 Democratic 17
D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Oct 21, 2022
Bowman, Jamaal
· Jul 16, 2021
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Jul 16, 2021
 D
Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · Jul 16, 2021
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Jul 16, 2021
 D
Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Jul 13, 2021
 D
Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jul 13, 2021
Jones, Mondaire
· Jul 13, 2021
 D
Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Jul 13, 2021
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Jul 13, 2021
Yarmuth, John
· Jul 13, 2021
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Feb 18, 2021
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Feb 2, 2021
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Feb 2, 2021
 D
Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Feb 2, 2021
 D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Feb 2, 2021
 D
Grijalva, Raúl M.
Arizona · Feb 2, 2021
 D
Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Feb 2, 2021
Levin, Andy
· Feb 2, 2021
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 2, 2021
 D
Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Feb 2, 2021
 D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Feb 2, 2021
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