Bill · H.R. 9116· House(119-HR-9116)
Equal Remedies Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/3/2026
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Equal Remedies Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 3, 2026. The bill aims to change existing laws regarding remedies for discrimination. It amends section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977. It also amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill updates the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to provide stronger legal remedies, directly benefiting older workers.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Strengthened protections under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act benefit retirees and older workers seeking legal recourse.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
Providing the right to a jury trial and expanding legal remedies enhances procedural fairness and due process for plaintiffs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 changes the law so that compensatory damages are available for past and future pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other non-pecuniary losses. This is good because it ensures people can recover fully for the emotional and personal harm they suffer.
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Section 2 also amends subsection (c) to allow any party to demand a jury trial. This gives everyday people a fair shot at having their case heard by a jury of their peers.
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Section 3 updates the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 by allowing any type of legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This benefits older workers by giving them access to the same strong remedies available under other civil rights laws.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+7Good For Retirees+6Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Women+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For White Americans+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Gender Equality+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6
- 6/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Robert ScottDemocrat · Virginia