# Civil Rights Act of 1964

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-20**: Public Comment Period Expected to End — The 30-day window for public input concludes, after which the EEOC can issue a final rule.
- **2026-07-21**: EEOC Votes to Rescind Requirement — The commission votes 2-1 to propose ending the EEO-1 data collection, opening a 30-day public comment period.
- **1966**: EEO-1 Reporting Begins — The EEOC begins requiring large private employers to submit annual demographic data on their workforces.
- **1964-07-02**: Civil Rights Act Signed — President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act, creating the EEOC and prohibiting employment discrimination.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### EEOC Scraps 60-Year EEO-1 Mandate: 88K Complaints Hang in Balance
2026-07-21 21:52:37 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The EEOC’s party-line vote to rescind EEO-1 reporting eliminates a critical enforcement tool, potentially weakening systemic discrimination investigations and reshaping employment litigation strategies. Legal experts anticipate challenges under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/eeoc-ends-demographic-data-legal-impact

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