CCAGW Annual Ratings

Fiscal 2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations -- 'Disparate Impact' Discrimination

Description: 

Garrett, R-N.J., amendment that would bar funds made available by the bill from being used by the Justice Department to enforce the Fair Housing Act in a manner that relies on an allegation of liability based on a practice's discriminatory effect, even if the practice was not motivated by discriminatory intent.

Vote Number: 
House Vote 287
Bill Number: 
HR 2578
CCAGW Position: 
Yea
Vote Results: 
Adopted in Committee of the Whole 232-196 : R 232-11; D 0-185