Equal Remedies Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-07-06T15:32:09Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4706 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.

7/6/2026, 3:32 PM

Summary of Bill S 4706

The bill titled "A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statues 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," introduced in the 119th Congress on June 8, 2026, aims to equalize remedies under section 1977A of the Revised Statutes and expand the legal or equitable relief available under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to match those under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Current Status of Bill S 4706

Bill S 4706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2026. Bill S 4706 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2026. Bill S 4706's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 8, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4706

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4706

A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statues 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.