HR4448119th CongressWALLET

Restoring Equal Opportunity Act

Sponsored By: Representative Gill (TX)

Introduced

Summary

Prohibits disparate-impact liability under major federal civil rights laws in employment and housing. It would also nullify specific EEOC and Justice Department regulations and the Presidential approvals that adopted them.

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  • Workers and protected groups: Individuals could not bring claims under Title VII that challenge neutral workplace policies because they produce disproportionate effects on certain groups.
  • Tenants and housing applicants: People could not bring disparate-impact claims under the Fair Housing Act against neutral housing practices that disproportionately affect protected classes.
  • Employers and housing providers: Would reduce legal exposure for neutral hiring, promotion, or housing policies that have unequal outcomes across groups.
  • Federal rules and enforcement: Would void identified 1966 EEOC and 1973 DOJ regulations and the Presidential approvals tied to section 602 of the Civil Rights Act, removing those rules from effect.

Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

No disparate-impact claims in housing

If enacted, renters and home buyers could not bring "disparate impact" claims under the Fair Housing Act. Claims that require proof of intentional discrimination would still be allowed. Landlords and housing providers would face fewer legal risks over neutral policies that affect groups differently. This would take effect when the bill becomes law.

No disparate-impact claims at work

If enacted, workers and job seekers would not be able to sue under the "disparate impact" theory in federal employment law. Claims that require proof of intentional discrimination would still be allowed. Employers would face fewer lawsuits over neutral policies that affect groups differently. This would take effect when the bill becomes law.

Cancels parts of civil rights rules

If enacted, the bill would cancel certain past Presidential approvals of civil rights regulations and remove specific regulatory language. Agencies and recipients of federal funds could face fewer compliance risks tied to "effects" of policies. People bringing civil-rights complaints could have fewer tools to enforce those claims. This would take effect when the bill becomes law.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gill (TX)

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Mace

    SC • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Jack

    GA • R

    Sponsored 1/22/2026

  • Ogles

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Moore (AL)

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Donalds

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Brecheen

    OK • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Alford

    MO • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Higgins (LA)

    LA • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Guest

    MS • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Hunt

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • McCormick

    GA • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Harshbarger

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Roy

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Clyde

    GA • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • McGuire

    VA • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Self

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Gosar

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Miller (IL)

    IL • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Kennedy (UT)

    UT • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Barr

    KY • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Latta

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Collins

    GA • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • DesJarlais

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Perry

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Boebert

    CO • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Moore (WV)

    WV • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Norman

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rulli

    OH • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rose

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Cloud

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Biggs (SC)

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Cline

    VA • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Kustoff

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/5/2026

  • Patronis

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Pfluger

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Franklin, Scott

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Stutzman

    IN • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Biggs (AZ)

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Grothman

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Van Epps

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Jackson (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • McDowell

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/17/2026

  • Crank

    CO • R

    Sponsored 2/23/2026

  • Estes

    KS • R

    Sponsored 2/23/2026

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