No Grounds for Discrimination Act
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Latest action (14 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10363, the "No Grounds for Discrimination Act," would prohibit discrimination in coffee shops, cafes, tea houses, and similar informal dining establishments. Specifically, it would make it unlawful to deny goods or services to any person based on their religion, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The bill aims to ensure equal enjoyment of these services for all individuals.
This legislation affects individuals who patronize coffee shops, cafes, and tea houses by protecting them from discriminatory practices at these establishments. It also impacts the businesses themselves, requiring them to serve the public without discrimination. The bill defines "coffee shop" as an establishment serving the public, primarily offering coffee, tea, or light refreshments, whose operations affect commerce or whose discrimination is supported by state action. Enforcement of this act would follow the same procedures as violations of Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Currently, H.R. 10363 has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Josh Gottheimer and cosponsored by Representative Moskowitz. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill's next step in the legislative process would involve consideration by this committee.
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Timeline
14 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10363 do?
- H.R. 10363, the "No Grounds for Discrimination Act," would prohibit discrimination in coffee shops, cafes, tea houses, and similar informal dining establishments. Specifically, it would make it unlawful to deny goods or services to any person based on their religion, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The bill aims to ensure equal enjoyment of these services for all individuals. This legislation affects individuals who patronize coffee shops, cafes, and tea houses by protecting them from discriminatory practices at these establishments. It also impacts the businesses themselves, requiring them to serve the public without discrimination. The bill defines "coffee shop" as an establishment serving the public, primarily offering coffee, tea, or light refreshments, whose operations affect commerce or whose discrimination is supported by state action. Enforcement of this act would follow the same procedures as violations of Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Currently, H.R. 10363 has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Josh Gottheimer and cosponsored by Representative Moskowitz. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill's next step in the legislative process would involve consideration by this committee.
- Has H.R. 10363 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10363. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10363?
- H.R. 10363 was sponsored by Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10363?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (14 Sep 2026).
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