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US SB2343

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits disparate-impact claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for employment practices, amending Section 703 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-2)

  • Prohibits disparate-impact claims under the Fair Housing Act for housing practices, amending Section 807 (42 U.S.C. 3607)

  • Defines "disparate impact" as a facially neutral practice without discriminatory intent that may have disproportionate effects on protected classes

  • Nullifies specific federal regulations implementing disparate-impact liability, including EEOC regulations from July 29, 1966 and Department of Justice regulations from July 5, 1973

  • Declares Senate policy to eliminate disparate-impact liability in all contexts to the maximum degree possible

Legislative Description

Restoring Equal Opportunity Act

Housing and community development

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

7/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary7/17/2025

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