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FAIR Act of 2025

Introduced: January 23, 2025 Introduced by: Tiffany, Thomas P. Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Jan 23, 2025
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.
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2025 or FAIR Act of 2025

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.

What's happening now January 23, 2025

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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 8