HR 3445 United States House · 118th Congress

Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023

HR 3445, the Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2023, strengthens civil rights enforcement in federally funded education programs. It allows individuals to sue for "disparate impact" discrimination (where policies unintentionally harm specific groups) under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, similar to suing for intentional discrimination. The bill requires schools and programs receiving federal education funds to designate a compliance coordinator and notify students/employees of their contact information. It also creates a new Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion within the Department of Education to coordinate enforcement efforts and inform the public about their rights under Title VI.

Issues: ✓ Education

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May 2023

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Introduced May 17, 2023 Last action May 17, 2023

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May 17, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the 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.

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May 17, 2023

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1 primary · 25 co-sponsors