# 119-s-4706: Equal Remedies Act of 2026

119-s-4706, Equal Remedies Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4706
- Congress: 119
- Title: Equal Remedies Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-08
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-08

## Summary

**Expands remedies for age discrimination to match Title VII and adds jury-trial rights for certain 42 U.S.C. 1981a claims.** The bill would align the Age Discrimination in Employment Act remedies with Title VII and would redefine compensatory damages while allowing jury demands under Section 1977A. - Workers and job applicants: Would gain the same types of legal and equitable relief for age-discrimination claims that Title VII provides. This widens what victims can seek in court. - People suing under 42 U.S.C. 1981a: Would see compensatory damages explicitly defined to include past and future pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other nonpecuniary losses. Any party could demand a jury trial for those claims. - Employers and defendants: Would face broader relief options and greater exposure to damages and jury trials in discrimination cases. - Enforcement bodies: The Equal Employment Opportunity framework and the Attorney General would be able to pursue the full range of legal or equitable relief available under Title VII when handling ADEA matters.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Bigger damage awards and jury trials: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would expand compensatory damages under 42 U.S.C. 1981a to list past and future pecuniary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other nonpecuniary losses. It would also allow any party to demand a jury trial in claims u…
- More remedies for older workers: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would let age-discrimination claimants use the same powers, remedies, and procedures found in Title VII. It would apply to claims under ADEA sections 4 or 15 and regulations under section 9, unless another ADEA subsection or section 9 says otherwise. The bill would remove a sen…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4706 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4706)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4706 (as of 2026-07-08).