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Strengthening Civil Rights: Disparate Impact Lawsuits and Equity Enforcement

This act restores the right for individuals to file civil lawsuits in cases of discrimination, even if the discrimination was not intentional but had a negative impact. It also mandates educational institutions to designate employees responsible for compliance with anti-discrimination rules and establishes a special assistant within the Department of Education to support these efforts. This gives citizens greater avenues to assert their rights in cases of unequal treatment.
Key points
Easier legal action: You can sue an institution if its actions, even unintentional, lead to unequal treatment.
Increased transparency: Schools and other educational institutions must designate contact persons for discrimination issues.
Support for equity: A new position is created within the Department of Education to help enforce anti-discrimination rules and inform about rights.
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Print number: 117_HR_730
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_730.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier legal action: You can sue an institution if its actions, even unintentional, lead to unequal treatment.
  • Increased transparency: Schools and other educational institutions must designate contact persons for discrimination issues.
  • Support for equity: A new position is created within the Department of Education to help enforce anti-discrimination rules and inform about rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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