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H.R. 2574

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019

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.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3](D-VA)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 192).

  4. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 192).

  5. FloorH8D000

    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.

  6. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4474-4475)

  7. FloorH8D000

    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.

  8. FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 164 (Roll no. 191).

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  9. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4473-4474)

  10. FloorH8D000

    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.

  11. FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  12. FloorH8D000

    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.

  13. FloorH36100

    Ms. Foxx (NC) moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Education and Labor. (text: CR H4443)

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  14. FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  15. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2574.

  16. FloorH8D000

    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.

  17. FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1107. (consideration: CR H4439-4444)

  18. FloorH1L210

    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.

  19. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-495, Part I.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  20. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 116-495, Part I.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  21. Committee

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

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  22. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  23. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  24. IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  25. IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Sep 16, 202053

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.

Sep 8, 20207

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.

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 equity and inclusion programs; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to equity and inclusion.

May 8, 2019

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act

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.

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 equity and inclusion programs; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to equity and inclusion.

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019 — Informed