Honoring the victims of Hurricane Helene and expressing condolences and support for the affected communities in western North Carolina, specifically North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, 1 year after the hurricane made landfall in the State on September 27, 2024.
- Last Action
- 9/16/2025
Actions
- 2025-01-23Referred 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.
- 2025-01-23Referred 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.
- 2025-01-23Referred 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.
- 2025-01-23Referred 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.
- 2025-01-23Introduced in House
- 2025-01-23Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-23 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (9)
- Burgess Owens (R-UT)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
- Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
- Mary Miller (R-IL)
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
- Randy Weber (R-TX)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- W. Steube (R-FL)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Due process and equal protection
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Public contracts and procurement
- Racial and ethnic relations
- State and local government operations
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.