HR 402 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Anti Discrimination Act of 1977

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977 - Prohibits affirmative action programs required of Federal grantees, contractors, employers, employment agencies, or labor organizations pursuant to Federal laws or regulations from requiring quotas. Stipulates that affirmative action programs shall be designed to expand the pool of applicants. Prohibits Federal officers, employees, or courts from finding discrimination based solely on the composition of the work force or membership of an employer, employment agency, or labor organization. Requires such officers, employees, or courts to find that an act of discrimination has been committed before relief can be granted. Prohibits requiring employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, grantees, or contractors to collect data regarding the composition of their work force or membership, except pursuant to discovery procedures.…

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