HR 3499 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

MERIT Act

Introduced 2021-05-25· Sponsored by Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.(2021-05-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Making Excellence Replace Identity Traits Act or the MERIT Act This bill prohibits the federal government from establishing or implementing any hiring practice or program for federal employees or members of the uniformed services that uses affirmative action as a basis for personnel action, specifically affirmative action based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The bill also prohibits the award of federal funds to entities that use such a practice or program, including contractors.…

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