Bill · H.R. 10363· House(119-HR-10363)
No Grounds for Discrimination Act
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Grounds for Discrimination Act," aims to prohibit discrimination in certain dining establishments. It specifically targets coffee shops, cafes, tea houses, and other informal dining establishments that serve the public and primarily serve light refreshments. The legislation prohibits discrimination or segregation based on religion, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These establishments must operate in a way that ensures all persons have full and equal enjoyment of their goods and services. Enforcement of these provisions would follow the same manner as title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
The bill offers strong protections for gender identity and sexual orientation in public dining spaces.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill provides protections against racial discrimination in dining establishments.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill provides protections against discrimination based on national origin.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes new anti-discrimination compliance requirements on informal dining establishments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Equal Access to Goods and Services: The bill ensures that all persons are entitled to full and equal enjoyment of goods and services at informal dining establishments, preventing discrimination based on various characteristics like race, sex, or disability (Section 2(a)).
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Protection Against Segregation: By prohibiting segregation, the act protects individuals from being separated or excluded from dining environments based on their identity or status (Section 2(a)).
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Established Enforcement Mechanisms: Because the bill can be enforced similarly to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it provides a specific legal framework for those seeking to address violations (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+9Good For African Americans+8Good For Asian Americans+8Good For Hispanic Americans+8Good For Native Americans+8Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Veterans+8Good For Women+8Good For Immigrants+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Business Owners-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+8Improves Gender Equality+8Improves L G B T Q Rights+8Improves Racial Equity+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida