HR. 711In Committee
FAIR Act of 2025
Prohibit race color or national origin discrimination or preferences by federal and federally funded entities in contracts employment and related activities
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit race color or national origin discrimination or preferences by federal and federally funded entities in contracts employment and related activities
Key points
- Prohibit discriminatory preferences
- Authorize private lawsuits
- Direct agency policy changes
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-23 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Education and 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCivil actions and liabilityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relations