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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 2, 2021Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.R. 730

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house, part i (Nov 23, 2021)

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 just happenedNov 23, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3](D-VA)Sponsor
23 cosponsors23 D
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  1. Nov 23, 2021CommitteeH12200

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

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  2. Nov 23, 2021Committee5000

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

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  3. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  4. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  5. Mar 22, 2021Committee

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

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  6. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  7. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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
  8. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. Feb 2, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House, Part INov 23, 20218

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.

Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2021

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 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 efforts to engender program compliance and inform individuals of their rights; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to compliance.

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021 — Informed