S 2319 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Affirmative Action Program Improvements Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-02-20· Sponsored by Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1980-02-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Affirmative Action Program Improvements Act of 1980 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to exempt contractors or subcontractors who employed and will employ five or fewer employees at all times within the 12-month period preceding the awarding of and at all times during the term of a Federal contract, or a subcontract with a Government contractor, from provisions included in any Executive order relating to equal employment opportunities, or agency regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, that require Government contractors or subcontractors to carry out affirmative action programs or activities. Directs the Secretary of Labor, through the United States Employment Service, to develop and implement a program to identify potentially qualified applicants and minority-owned businesses in connection with the affirmative action obligations of Government contractors and subcontractors. Declares that, beginning six months after the effective date of this Act, any Government contractor or subcontractor shall satisfy affirmative action obligations and objectives under any applicable Executive order relating to equal employment opportunities or agency regulation promulgated pursuant to any E…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans