# 119-hr-3606: Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025

119-hr-3606, Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3606
- Congress: 119
- Title: Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-11-01

## Summary

**Restores private enforcement of disparate-impact regulations under Title VI.** The bill would let individuals enforce certain anti-discrimination rules, require federally funded education programs to name compliance coordinators, and create a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion at the Department of Education. - Students and families: Individuals could bring private lawsuits to enforce disparate-impact regulations that were promulgated and in effect on January 19, 2025. This expands who can seek remedies when policies disproportionately harm protected groups. - Schools and colleges that get federal education funding: Each must designate at least one employee to coordinate Title VI compliance and must notify students and staff of that person’s name, office address, and phone number. - Department of Education staff and leadership: Establishes a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion appointed by the Secretary to promote, coordinate, and evaluate Title VI compliance, provide technical assistance, and advise the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. - Enforcement outcomes: Private lawsuits enforcing these regulations would be treated with the same remedies available for intentional discrimination, aligning the legal tools available to challengers.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-MD), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D-MD), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10] (D-CA), 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Schools would name Title VI coordinators: benefit, high. If enacted, schools and education programs that get federal money from the Department of Education would have to name at least one Title VI coordinator. The coordinator would handle compliance and investigate discrimination complaints. Schools would have to tell students and employees the coordinat…
- New Title VI lead at Education Department: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Department of Education would add a Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion, appointed by the Secretary. This official would promote, coordinate, and evaluate Title VI compliance. They would inform people of their Title VI rights, share information, and offer technical help, and…
- People could sue over Title VI disparate impact: mixed, medium. If enacted, people could file private lawsuits to enforce certain disparate-impact rules under Title VI. This would only cover regulations issued under section 602 that were in effect on January 19, 2025. Plaintiffs could seek the same remedies as for intentional discrimination under Title VI. The…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-3606 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3606)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3606 (as of 2026-11-01).