H.R. 9116 Introduced Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Equal Remedies Act of 2026

To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] Introduced June 3, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (4 D) Latest action June 3, 2026

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  1. Jun 3, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
  2. Jun 3, 2026 Introduced in House

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