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Introduced
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
In Committee
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Equal Remedies Act of 2024, aims to equalize the remedies available under Section 1977A of the Revised Statutes and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. Specifically, it expands the scope of compensatory damages available under Section 1977A to include past and future pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other non-pecuniary losses. Additionally, it allows any party to demand a jury trial under this section. The bill also provides that the powers, remedies, and procedures set forth in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shall be available for age discrimination claims, including any type of legal or equitable relief available for an unlawful employment practice under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/14/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4327/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4327/BILLS-118s4327is.pdf |
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