# 117-hr-4157: Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021

117-hr-4157, Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD); status Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-4157
- Congress: 117
- Title: Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- Introduced: 2021-06-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act of 2021 This bill modifies the prohibition against intentional racial discrimination in the context of economic activity such as employment, contracts, or other commercial transactions. Specifically, the bill makes an action that has a discriminatory effect a violation of section 1977 of the Revised Statutes. Further, a plaintiff may prove intentional discrimination by showing only that the discriminatory intent was a motivating factor in the alleged violation. Under current law, a plaintiff must prove that the harm would not have occurred but for the defendant's unlawful conduct. Additionally, standing shall not be limited to victims who were parties to, or third-party beneficiaries of, a contract with the defendant. The bill provides for a right to jury trial and no joint-action waiver or pre-dispute arbitration agreement shall be enforceable with respect to any alleged violation. The bill provides for a four-year statute of limitations.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17] (D-NY), 2021-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2021-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2021-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2021-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2021-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2021-11-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- 117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
- 117-hr-6860: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022
- 117-hr-6117: PrEP Access and Coverage Act
- 117-hr-6015: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-hr-5727: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2021

## Sources
- [117-hr-4157 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4157)

## Related
- [117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8404)
- [117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1842)
- [117-hr-6860: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6860)
- [117-hr-6117: PrEP Access and Coverage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6117)
- [117-hr-6015: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-6015)
- [117-hr-5727: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2021](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5727)
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