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S.2298: Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced June 24, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 24, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 24, 2021
Bill Summary
Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 This bill modifies the prohibition against intentional racial discrimination in the context of economic activity such as employment, contracts, or other commercial transactions. Specifically, the bill makes an action that has a discriminatory effect a violation of section 1977 of the Revised Statutes. It also states that all non-White persons within U.S. jurisdiction shall have the same right in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 24, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 24, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |