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Fair Damages: Ending Discrimination in Future Earnings Calculations

This act aims to ensure that courts do not consider race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation when calculating future earnings in damages cases. This means every citizen, regardless of these characteristics, will have an equal chance at a fair assessment of financial losses in case of harm. The act introduces new guidelines for experts and judges to eliminate bias from these calculations.
Key points
Federal courts can no longer use race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation to calculate future earnings in civil cases.
The Department of Labor will develop new guidelines for experts to ensure future earnings calculations are bias-free.
Federal judges will receive training on how to properly implement the new rules and guidelines.
Studies will be conducted on damages awarded and their relation to protected classes to monitor the act's impact.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2190
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-06-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2190.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal courts can no longer use race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation to calculate future earnings in civil cases.
  • The Department of Labor will develop new guidelines for experts to ensure future earnings calculations are bias-free.
  • Federal judges will receive training on how to properly implement the new rules and guidelines.
  • Studies will be conducted on damages awarded and their relation to protected classes to monitor the act's impact.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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