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Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2190| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025 aims to eliminate bias in civil damage awards by prohibiting federal courts from considering a plaintiff's race, ethnicity, or sex —including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and intersex traits—when calculating projected future earning potential. This measure ensures that damage awards are not diminished or inflated based on protected characteristics, promoting equitable outcomes in civil actions. The Act also directs the Secretary of Labor to develop guidance for forensic economists on creating inclusive future earnings tables that do not rely on these characteristics, and for states to make their tort proceedings free of such biases. Furthermore, the legislation mandates a study by the Judicial Conference of the United States on personal injury damages awarded under federal law, disaggregated by case type and protected classes, with a report to Congress. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts must also study and recommend how to calculate future earning potential considering age and disability without conflicting with equal protection laws. Finally, the Federal Judicial Center is tasked with providing training to federal judges on implementing this Act and using compliant future earnings tables.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2512
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2658
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4161
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2512
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2658
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4161
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4161: Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2190| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
The Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025 aims to eliminate bias in civil damage awards by prohibiting federal courts from considering a plaintiff's race, ethnicity, or sex —including gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and intersex traits—when calculating projected future earning potential. This measure ensures that damage awards are not diminished or inflated based on protected characteristics, promoting equitable outcomes in civil actions. The Act also directs the Secretary of Labor to develop guidance for forensic economists on creating inclusive future earnings tables that do not rely on these characteristics, and for states to make their tort proceedings free of such biases. Furthermore, the legislation mandates a study by the Judicial Conference of the United States on personal injury damages awarded under federal law, disaggregated by case type and protected classes, with a report to Congress. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts must also study and recommend how to calculate future earning potential considering age and disability without conflicting with equal protection laws. Finally, the Federal Judicial Center is tasked with providing training to federal judges on implementing this Act and using compliant future earnings tables.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2512
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2658
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4161
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2512
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2658
    Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2023


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4161
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4161: Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted