A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No Grounds for Discrimination Act," aims to prohibit discrimination in certain dining establishments. It specifically targets coffee shops, cafes, tea houses, and other informal dining establishments that serve the public and primarily serve light refreshments. The legislation prohibits discrimination or segregation based on religion, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These establishments must operate in a way that ensures all persons have full and equal enjoyment of their goods and services. Enforcement of these provisions would follow the same manner as title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +9
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill offers strong protections for gender identity and sexual orientation in public dining spaces.
- Scored +8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides protections against racial discrimination in dining establishments.
- Scored +8
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides protections against discrimination based on national origin.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes new anti-discrimination compliance requirements on informal dining establishments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Equal Access to Goods and Services: The bill ensures that all persons are entitled to full and equal enjoyment of goods and services at informal dining establishments, preventing discrimination based on various characteristics like race, sex, or disability (Section 2(a)).
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Protection Against Segregation: By prohibiting segregation, the act protects individuals from being separated or excluded from dining environments based on their identity or status (Section 2(a)).
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Established Enforcement Mechanisms: Because the bill can be enforced similarly to title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it provides a specific legal framework for those seeking to address violations (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill offers strong protections for gender identity and sexual orientation in public dining spaces. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides protections against racial discrimination in dining establishments. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides protections against discrimination based on race and national origin. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides protections against discrimination based on national origin. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides protections against racial discrimination. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill prohibits discrimination based on veteran status. Would women be better off under this? — The bill prohibits discrimination based on sex. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill provides protections based on national origin. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill protects against discrimination based on age. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes new anti-discrimination compliance requirements on informal dining establishments.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill ensures full and equal enjoyment of services for persons with disabilities. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill prohibits discrimination based on sex and gender identity. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of race and national origin.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill provides consumer protection by ensuring equal access to goods and services in dining establishments.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal oversight of informal dining establishments through enforcement mechanisms.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida