HR 1524 · 118th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
FAIR Act of 2023
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Education and the 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.(2023-03-09)
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Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2023 or FAIR Act of 2023 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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Cosponsors (11)
11 Republicans