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Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2298| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 This bill modifies the prohibition against intentional racial discrimination in the context of economic activity such as employment, contracts, or other commercial transactions. Specifically, the bill makes an action that has a discriminatory effect a violation of section 1977 of the Revised Statutes. It also states that all non-White persons within U.S. jurisdiction shall have the same right in every state and territory as is enjoyed by White citizens in certain respects. No person shall use a criterion, method of administration, practice, or policy that has a disparate impact in violation of that provision. Further, a plaintiff may prove intentional discrimination by showing only that the discriminatory intent was a motivating factor in the alleged violation. Under current law, a plaintiff must prove that the harm would not have occurred but for the defendant's unlawful conduct. Additionally, standing shall not be limited to victims who were parties to, or third-party beneficiaries of, a contract with the defendant. The bill provides for a right to jury trial and no joint-action waiver or pre-dispute arbitration agreement shall be enforceable with respect to any alleged violation. The bill provides for a four-year statute of limitations.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4157
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4157
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4157: Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCivil actions and liabilityConsumer creditContracts and agencyCredit and credit marketsDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJurisdiction and venueRacial and ethnic relationsRetail and wholesale trades

Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2298| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 This bill modifies the prohibition against intentional racial discrimination in the context of economic activity such as employment, contracts, or other commercial transactions. Specifically, the bill makes an action that has a discriminatory effect a violation of section 1977 of the Revised Statutes. It also states that all non-White persons within U.S. jurisdiction shall have the same right in every state and territory as is enjoyed by White citizens in certain respects. No person shall use a criterion, method of administration, practice, or policy that has a disparate impact in violation of that provision. Further, a plaintiff may prove intentional discrimination by showing only that the discriminatory intent was a motivating factor in the alleged violation. Under current law, a plaintiff must prove that the harm would not have occurred but for the defendant's unlawful conduct. Additionally, standing shall not be limited to victims who were parties to, or third-party beneficiaries of, a contract with the defendant. The bill provides for a right to jury trial and no joint-action waiver or pre-dispute arbitration agreement shall be enforceable with respect to any alleged violation. The bill provides for a four-year statute of limitations.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4157
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4157
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4157: Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCivil actions and liabilityConsumer creditContracts and agencyCredit and credit marketsDue process and equal protectionEvidence and witnessesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJurisdiction and venueRacial and ethnic relationsRetail and wholesale trades