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.
Summary
The Equal Remedies Act of 2026 amends federal anti‑discrimination law to allow compensatory damages for a broader range of harms and to let parties demand a jury trial. It also extends the same legal and equitable relief available under Title VII to age‑discrimination cases. The changes aim to give victims stronger recourse and to align remedies across discrimination statutes.
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