Bill · S. 2190· Senate(119-S-2190)
Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2025 seeks to change how courts calculate damages in civil actions. It prohibits courts from using projected future earning potential calculations that take into account a plaintiff's actual or perceived race, ethnicity, or sex. The bill includes definitions for "future earnings table" and "protected class." It requires the Secretary of Labor to develop guidance for inclusive future earnings tables. Additionally, the Secretary of Labor and the Attorney General are tasked with providing guidance to States for tort proceedings. Finally, the Act mandates studies by the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill aims to reduce racial bias in civil damage awards.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill aims to reduce ethnic bias in civil damage awards.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill aims to reduce racial bias in civil damage awards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Elimination of bias in earnings projections: Under Section 3(a), courts would be prohibited from using calculations for future earning potential that rely on a person's race, ethnicity, or sex, which could prevent certain identities from impacting projected wages.
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Creation of inclusive economic data: Section 4(1) directs the Secretary of Labor to develop guidance so that economists can create future earnings tables that do not rely on race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
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Guidance for State proceedings: Section 4(2) requires the Secretary of Labor and the Attorney General to help States make their own future earnings calculations free of bias regarding race, ethnicity, and sex.
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Data collection on damages: Section 5(a) requires a study by the Judicial Conference of the United States to look at damages awarded for personal injury and how they relate to protected classes, which could provide insight into current practices.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 African Americans+7Good For Asian Americans+7Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For Women+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7Improves L G B T Q Rights+7Improves Racial Equity+7
- 6/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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