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Search Results: keywords:"civil rights act of 1964"

S. 3580 — To require institutions of higher education participating in Federal student aid programs to share information about title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including a link to the webpage of the Office for Civil Rights where an individual can submit a complaint regarding discrimination in violation of such title, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,184
S. 3580, also known as the "Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2024," requires colleges and universities that participate in federal student aid programs to inform students about their rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This includes prominently...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants schools that get money from the government for helping students pay for college to tell students about a special rule that stops unfair treatment because of things like race. It also asks schools to share a website link where students can complain if they feel treated unfairly.
S. 5161 — To amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance on the ground of religion, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for rigorous enforcement of prohibitions against discrimination by institutions of higher education on the basis of antisemitism, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,975
The bill S. 5161, also known as the "Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2024," aims to enhance anti-discrimination protections in educational programs by amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include religious discrimination as grounds for violation. It...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that schools and colleges that get help from the government treat everyone fairly, and it especially wants to stop people from being mean to Jewish students. It also promises that churches and religious groups don't have to follow the same rules, but it makes sure everyone can still say what they want.
H. R. 8298 — To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 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.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:597
H.R. 8298, known as the “Equal Remedies Act of 2024,” seeks to amend existing laws to ensure that people facing different types of discrimination in employment have access to similar remedies. The bill proposes changes to the Revised Statutes of 1977 and the Age...
Simple Explanation
The Equal Remedies Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure that people who are treated unfairly at work because of their age can get the same kinds of help, like money or jury trials, as those treated unfairly for other reasons like race or gender.
S. 4224 — To prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s texture or style of hair.
May 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,341
S. 4224, also known as the "CROWN Act of 2024," seeks to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's hair texture or style, particularly when these characteristics are associated with race or national origin. The bill aims to ensure that schools, workplaces, housing, and...
Simple Explanation
The "CROWN Act of 2024" is a law that wants to make sure people aren't treated unfairly because of how their hair looks, especially if their hairstyle is important to their culture or background. It wants schools, workplaces, and other places to be fair and kind when they talk about how hair should look.
S. 4127 — To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,117
S. 4127, titled the "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2024," aims to address antisemitism by considering the definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. The bill emphasizes using this definition to enforce federal antidiscrimination laws,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to use a special definition of antisemitism to help stop unfair treatment of Jewish people at schools. It’s like having a rulebook to make sure everyone is treated kindly and fairly.
S. 4327 — To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes 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.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:648
The bill S. 4327 aims to modify U.S. laws ensuring that remedies for discrimination are uniform and comprehensive. It proposes amendments to section 1977A of the Revised Statutes, allowing both compensatory damages for various types of personal loss and the option for a jury...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that rules about unfair treatment at work are the same for everyone by updating some old laws. It would let people ask for money when they are treated unfairly because of their age, just like they can for other kinds of unfairness.
H. R. 7735 — To require institutions of higher education participating in Federal student aid programs to share information about title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including a link to the webpage of the Office for Civil Rights where an individual can submit a complaint regarding discrimination in violation of such title, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,178
H. R. 7735, also known as the "Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2024," aims to ensure students at higher education institutions are informed about their rights under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It requires these institutions to prominently display...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants colleges to tell students about their rights to not be treated unfairly because of their race and how they can complain if they think they are. It also asks colleges to share lots of information about these complaints with the government to make sure they are handling them properly.
H. R. 6090 — An Act To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
May 01, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,005
H. R. 6090, titled the "Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023," aims to enhance the enforcement of federal antidiscrimination laws in education by recognizing antisemitism as a form of prohibited discrimination under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It urges federal agencies, including...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that rules against treating people unfairly at school also include being mean to Jewish people. It uses a special definition to help understand what being mean to Jewish people looks like.

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