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Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3606| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (14)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025 primarily amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to **restore the right to individual civil actions** in cases involving disparate impact. Specifically, it allows private citizens to sue for violations of disparate impact regulations that were promulgated and in effect on January 19, 2025. This provision grants individuals the same enforcement rights for disparate impact violations as they have for intentional discrimination under Title VI. Beyond restoring private rights of action, the bill introduces new enforcement mechanisms. It requires recipients of federal financial assistance for education programs to **designate at least one employee** to coordinate Title VI compliance efforts and investigate complaints, with notification to students and employees. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a **Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion** within the Department of Education, tasked with promoting, coordinating, and evaluating Title VI compliance, informing individuals of their rights, and advising the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on these matters.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2574
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-730
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3445
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2574
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-730
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3445
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 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.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3606| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
The Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025 primarily amends Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to **restore the right to individual civil actions** in cases involving disparate impact. Specifically, it allows private citizens to sue for violations of disparate impact regulations that were promulgated and in effect on January 19, 2025. This provision grants individuals the same enforcement rights for disparate impact violations as they have for intentional discrimination under Title VI. Beyond restoring private rights of action, the bill introduces new enforcement mechanisms. It requires recipients of federal financial assistance for education programs to **designate at least one employee** to coordinate Title VI compliance efforts and investigate complaints, with notification to students and employees. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a **Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion** within the Department of Education, tasked with promoting, coordinating, and evaluating Title VI compliance, informing individuals of their rights, and advising the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on these matters.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2574
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-730
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3445
Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2574
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-730
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3445
    Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and 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.
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (14)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted