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On the recordJune 5, 2026
The Equal Remedies Act eliminates unfair damage caps and amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act so employees who experience age discrimination can access the same remedies available to those who experience other forms of discrimination.
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Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Explaining the benefits of the Equal Remedies Act.

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