Remove the caps on damages that victims can recover in federal employment discrimination lawsuits.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Equal Remedies Act of 2026?
The Equal Remedies Act of 2026, known as S. 4706, sits in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as of June 7, 2026. The committee members must vote to advance the bill before it can reach the full Senate for a debate. Most bills fail because committees do not hold a vote on them, and this bill has seen no action since June 8, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Equal Remedies Act of 2026 (S. 4706 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A senate committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4327 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4327 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Edward Markey (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
