Equal Remedies Act of 2026

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Explore the details of House Bill 9116 Equal Remedies Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/1/2026, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9116

The bill titled "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," designated as H.R. 9116 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 3, 2026, aims to adjust the remedies under section 1977A and expand the relief options under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to align with those available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9116

Bill HR 9116 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 3, 2026. Bill HR 9116 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 3, 2026. Bill HR 9116's most recent activity was 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. as of June 3, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9116

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9116

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.