Civil Rights Enforcement Bill

Official: Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025

IntroducedMay 23, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill strengthens civil rights protections by allowing individuals to take legal action against discrimination and ensuring organizations comply with these laws. It aims to promote fairness and inclusion in education and other federally funded programs.

If you are a student or employee at a federally funded school, you can take legal action if you face discrimination.

Affects: Students and employees at schools and organizations that receive federal funding.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill allows individuals to sue for discrimination based on disparate impact. 2. It requires organizations receiving federal funds to designate an employee for compliance. 3. The bill establishes a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion in the Department of Education. 4. It aims to improve awareness of civil rights protections among students and employees. 5. The bill restores the ability to enforce regulations that were in place as of January 2025.

Who is affected?

Students and employees at schools and organizations that receive federal funding.