We have received text from H.R. 9116: Equal Remedies Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-06-03, and currently has 3 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the Equal Remedies Act of 2026, aims to amend existing laws related to compensatory and punitive damages in discrimination cases, specifically focusing on age discrimination in employment. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill would accomplish:
Changes to Compensatory Damages
The bill proposes amendments to Section 1977A of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1981a) to enhance the range of compensatory damages available. Under the new provisions, the following would be included as compensatory damages:
- Past and future monetary losses
- Emotional pain and suffering
- Inconvenience
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Other non-pecuniary losses
Jury Trials
The bill also changes the language related to jury trials. It would allow any party involved in a discrimination case to demand a jury trial, thereby giving individuals more options for resolving their claims through a jury, rather than solely through a judge.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act Amendments
The bill revises the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 626(b)) to align its remedies with those available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Here are some key changes:
- The act would allow for all powers, remedies, and procedures outlined in several sections of the Civil Rights Act to apply to age discrimination claims.
- It would clarify that legal or equitable relief can be sought for age discrimination, mirroring the remedies available under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Impact on Enforcement
This bill is intended to ensure that individuals claiming age discrimination can access a similar range of legal remedies as those claiming discrimination on other bases under civil rights laws. This, in turn, could alter how age discrimination cases are pursued and settled.
Relevant Companies
- IBM (IBM) - As a major employer, IBM could see an increase in age discrimination claims, influencing their human resources policies and legal costs.
- Apple (AAPL) - Apple may face heightened scrutiny regarding age-related hiring practices and potential lawsuits, necessitating adjustments in their hiring and training processes.
- Microsoft (MSFT) - Similar to IBM and Apple, Microsoft could experience more age discrimination claims, prompting changes in how they manage employee relations and potential workforce diversity initiatives.
Representative Suzanne Bonamici Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Suzanne Bonamici:
- H.R.9116: Equal Remedies Act of 2026
- H.R.8952: Elder Pride Act of 2026
- H.R.8916: CHIERS Act of 2026
- H.R.8256: Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
- H.R.7671: Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act
- H.R.7670: Specialty CROP Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Representative Suzanne Bonamici on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bonamici.
Representative Suzanne Bonamici Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Suzanne Bonamici is worth $10.4M, as of June 9th, 2026. This is the 104th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Bonamici has approximately $359.3K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Suzanne Bonamici's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bonamici.
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