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Equality in Laws Act
12/15/2023, 4:01 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4876
The Equality in Laws Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4876, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that all individuals are treated equally under the law, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
The bill includes provisions that would prohibit discrimination in various areas, such as employment, housing, education, and public accommodations. It also aims to strengthen existing civil rights laws and provide additional protections for marginalized communities.
One key aspect of the Equality in Laws Act is the establishment of a new federal agency tasked with enforcing these anti-discrimination laws and investigating complaints of discrimination. This agency would have the authority to issue fines and other penalties to individuals or organizations found to be in violation of the law. Overall, the Equality in Laws Act seeks to promote equality and fairness for all individuals in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to address ongoing issues of discrimination and inequality, while opponents raise concerns about potential government overreach and infringement on individual rights.
The bill includes provisions that would prohibit discrimination in various areas, such as employment, housing, education, and public accommodations. It also aims to strengthen existing civil rights laws and provide additional protections for marginalized communities.
One key aspect of the Equality in Laws Act is the establishment of a new federal agency tasked with enforcing these anti-discrimination laws and investigating complaints of discrimination. This agency would have the authority to issue fines and other penalties to individuals or organizations found to be in violation of the law. Overall, the Equality in Laws Act seeks to promote equality and fairness for all individuals in the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to address ongoing issues of discrimination and inequality, while opponents raise concerns about potential government overreach and infringement on individual rights.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4876
Bill HR 4876 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4876 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4876's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4876
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4876
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4876
Equality in Laws Act
Equality in Laws Act
To direct the Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives to replace masculine pronouns and nouns in the United States Code with gender-neutral language, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4876
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