HR 3466 · 97th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Equal Opportunity Act of 1979

Introduced 1981-05-06· Sponsored by Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]· 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 Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.(1981-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Equal Opportunity Act of 1979 - Prohibits any Federal agency or employee from issuing or enforcing any rule, standard, or guideline which requires any individual or entity to take action with respect to hiring or promotion, admission, or contracting and subcontracting policies or practices, for the purpose of compliance with any ratio or quota relating to race, color, creed, national origin, or sex. Amends title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Equal Employment Opportunity) to stipulate that no relief shall be accorded to any individual not conclusively found to have been a victim of discrimination.…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans