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Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4161| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent federal courts from considering an individual's race, ethnicity, or sex —encompassing gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and intersex traits—when determining their projected future earning potential for civil damages. The core purpose is to ensure that calculations of economic loss in civil actions are free from discriminatory biases based on these protected characteristics. However, the bill clarifies that this prohibition does not prevent courts from awarding damages based on a plaintiff's membership in a protected class or for purposes related to federal civil rights laws. To support this objective, the Secretary of Labor is directed to develop guidance for forensic economists on creating inclusive future earnings tables that do not rely on these protected characteristics. The Secretary of Labor, in conjunction with the Attorney General, will also provide guidance to states for unbiased future earnings calculations in state tort proceedings. Furthermore, the bill mandates studies by the Judicial Conference of the United States on personal injury damages and by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts on age and disability considerations, along with recommendations to Congress. Finally, the Federal Judicial Center is tasked with conducting training for federal judges on implementing these new requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4418
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6758
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4980
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2190
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4418
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6758
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4980
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2190
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 119-2190: Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4161| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
This legislation aims to prevent federal courts from considering an individual's race, ethnicity, or sex —encompassing gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and intersex traits—when determining their projected future earning potential for civil damages. The core purpose is to ensure that calculations of economic loss in civil actions are free from discriminatory biases based on these protected characteristics. However, the bill clarifies that this prohibition does not prevent courts from awarding damages based on a plaintiff's membership in a protected class or for purposes related to federal civil rights laws. To support this objective, the Secretary of Labor is directed to develop guidance for forensic economists on creating inclusive future earnings tables that do not rely on these protected characteristics. The Secretary of Labor, in conjunction with the Attorney General, will also provide guidance to states for unbiased future earnings calculations in state tort proceedings. Furthermore, the bill mandates studies by the Judicial Conference of the United States on personal injury damages and by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts on age and disability considerations, along with recommendations to Congress. Finally, the Federal Judicial Center is tasked with conducting training for federal judges on implementing these new requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4418
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6758
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4980
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2190
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4418
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6758
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4980
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2190
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • S 119-2190: Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted