US HB5260 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-0)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 17 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allow 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 to investigate complaints. The Department of Education Organization Act is amended to establish an ED-appointed Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion within ED to: (1) promote, coordinate, and evaluate equity and inclusion programs, including the dissemination of information, technical assistance, and coordination of research activities; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to equity and inclusion.
Title
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act
Sponsors
Rep. Robert Scott [D-VA] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Ruben Hinojosa [D-TX] | Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA] |
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH] | Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO] | Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP] |
Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] | Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR] | Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] |
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries [D-NY] | Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA] | Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC] | Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] |
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-05-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
2016-05-17 | House | Referred to House Education and the Workforce |
2016-05-17 | House | Referred to House Judiciary |
2016-05-17 | House | Referred 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. |
2016-05-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5260/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5260/BILLS-114hr5260ih.pdf |