FAIR Act of 2025
FAIR Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# FAIR Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Does:** The FAIR Act would prohibit the federal government and organizations that receive federal funding from discriminating against or giving preference to people based on race, color, or national origin in contracts, employment, and other activities. The bill defines "preference" broadly to include affirmative action programs, quotas, set-asides, numerical goals, and timetables. Federal agencies would be required to review and change their policies to comply with these restrictions, and individuals who believe they've been harmed could sue in federal court for violations. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact federal agencies, federal contractors, employers receiving federal funds, and any organizations participating in federal programs. It would affect hiring and promotion decisions, as well as contract bidding processes across these entities.
Individuals who believe they've been discriminated against under current diversity programs would potentially gain the ability to pursue legal action. **Current Status:** HR 711 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Thomas Tiffany (R-WI) in the 119th Congress. For a bill to become law, it must pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the President.
CRS Official Summary
Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2025 or FAIR Act of 2025This 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.
Latest Action
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.