H.R. 2574
Referred to CommitteeEquity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
9/17/2020 • Senate
Summary
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.
Passed House • 9/16/2020
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This bill has 2 amendments proposed or adopted.
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On Passage
September 16, 2020
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
September 16, 2020
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
May 8, 2019
Committee Review
May 16, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 20.
Floor Debate
September 16, 2020
Passed Chamber
September 16, 2020
Other Chamber
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Enacted into Law