H.R. 2574 — 116th Congress
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
Sponsor
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116th Congress| Measure | Title |
|---|---|
| H.R. 2474 · Labor and Employment | Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 |
| H.R. 1230 · Labor and Employment | Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act |
| H.R. 582 · Labor and Employment | Raise the Wage Act |
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Sep 17, 2020Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CRS summary
As of Sep 16, 2020Passed House
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.
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Roll-call votes
2 on recordSep 16, 2020 · On Passage
Full roll callYea — 232: 229 D · 3 R
Nay — 188: 186 R · 1 I · 1 L
Not Voting — 10: 8 R · 2 D
Sep 16, 2020 · On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Full roll callYea — 255: 188 R · 66 D · 1 I
Nay — 164: 162 D · 1 L · 1 R
Not Voting — 11: 8 R · 3 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Tom O’Halleran | AZ |
| Karen Bass | CA |
| Peter A. DeFazio | OR |
| Barry Loudermilk | GA |
| Steven M. Palazzo | MS |
| Patrick T. McHenry | NC |
| William R. Timmons IV | SC |
| David P. Roe | TN |
| Kenny Marchant | TX |
| Ron Wright | TX |
| Denver Riggleman | VA |
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