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Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-730| House 
| Updated: 11/23/2021
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (23)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021 This bill authorizes private civil causes of action for disparate impact violations (to the same extent as intentional violations) of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. Education programs that receive financial assistance authorized or extended by the Department of Education (ED) must designate at least one Title VI compliance coordinator to carry out responsibilities, investigate complaints, and provide assistance to ensure students and employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities. 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2574
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jul 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
Jul 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 23, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2574
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019


  • February 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • July 15, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.


  • July 15, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 23, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of EducationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationRacial and ethnic relationsReligion

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-730| House 
| Updated: 11/23/2021
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021 This bill authorizes private civil causes of action for disparate impact violations (to the same extent as intentional violations) of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. Education programs that receive financial assistance authorized or extended by the Department of Education (ED) must designate at least one Title VI compliance coordinator to carry out responsibilities, investigate complaints, and provide assistance to ensure students and employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities. 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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2574
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jul 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
Jul 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 23, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2574
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019


  • February 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • July 15, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.


  • July 15, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 23, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (23)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of EducationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationRacial and ethnic relationsReligion