HR 2574 · 116th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.(2020-09-17)
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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.…
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Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2574, Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
May 6, 2020As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Labor on May 16, 2019
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Cosponsors (16)
16 Democrats