Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-730
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
Introduced: 2021-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Department of Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: 

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 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 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.

action_date: 2021-11-23
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
action_date: 2021-11-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 117-177, Part I.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 19.
action_date: 2021-07-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-02
text: Introduced in House