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RECLAIM Act

USA119th CongressS-1069| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the RECLAIM Act, significantly amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to enhance accountability for recipients of federal financial assistance. It broadens the impact of findings of noncompliance, stipulating that such findings will now apply to the entire program or activity rather than being limited to a specific part. A key provision introduces the requirement for recipients found in noncompliance to repay federal financial assistance received for the program or activity during the fiscal year of noncompliance, irrespective of whether the funds have been expended, with such repayment collected as a claim of the United States Government. The legislation further strengthens enforcement by addressing situations involving court injunctions. If a court issues an injunction against a recipient for an alleged violation of Title VI, the relevant federal department or agency must immediately cease providing federal financial assistance . This suspension of funding will remain in effect until the court certifies the recipient's compliance with the injunction or one year after the injunction's issuance, whichever occurs first. Other federal departments and agencies are also notified and prohibited from providing assistance during this period.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4266
RECLAIM Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1232
RECLAIM Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1455
RECLAIM Act of 2021
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4266
    RECLAIM Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1232
    RECLAIM Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1455
    RECLAIM Act of 2021


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

RECLAIM Act

USA119th CongressS-1069| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
This bill, known as the RECLAIM Act, significantly amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to enhance accountability for recipients of federal financial assistance. It broadens the impact of findings of noncompliance, stipulating that such findings will now apply to the entire program or activity rather than being limited to a specific part. A key provision introduces the requirement for recipients found in noncompliance to repay federal financial assistance received for the program or activity during the fiscal year of noncompliance, irrespective of whether the funds have been expended, with such repayment collected as a claim of the United States Government. The legislation further strengthens enforcement by addressing situations involving court injunctions. If a court issues an injunction against a recipient for an alleged violation of Title VI, the relevant federal department or agency must immediately cease providing federal financial assistance . This suspension of funding will remain in effect until the court certifies the recipient's compliance with the injunction or one year after the injunction's issuance, whichever occurs first. Other federal departments and agencies are also notified and prohibited from providing assistance during this period.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4266
RECLAIM Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1232
RECLAIM Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1455
RECLAIM Act of 2021
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4266
    RECLAIM Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1232
    RECLAIM Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1455
    RECLAIM Act of 2021


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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