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H.R. 711In committee
FAIR Act of 2025
Introduced: Jan 23, 2025
Latest action date: Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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What this legislation is about
Civixly topics make federal and state legislation comparable. They are derived from the official CRS policy area and legislative subjects.
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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations
Bill Summary
Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2025 or FAIR Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the federal government and federally funded entities from discriminating against, or giving preference to, any person or group on the basis of race, color, or national origin with respect to contracts, employment, or other relevant activities. Federal agencies must review and modify their policies to conform with the bill's requirements. The bill also provides a private right of action for violations.
The bill defines preference as an advantage of any kind, including quotas, set-asides, numerical goals, timetables, or other numerical objectives.
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Education and Workforce Committee
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Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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Judiciary Committee
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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