HOUSE 3445118th CongressReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023

Last Action: 5/17/2023

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2023-05-17Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2023-05-17Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2023-05-17Introduced in House
2023-05-17Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-17 (00)

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023

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 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.

Cosponsors (20)

JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
BARBARA LEE (D-CA)
Troy Carter (D-LA)
Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX)
Frederica Wilson (D-FL)
Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)
Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
André Carson (D-IN)
Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
KWEISI MFUME (D-MD)
Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
Al Green (D-TX)
Jesus Garcia (D-IL)

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