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H.R. 711 · Where this bill is now

In committee

Introduced in the House, sent 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

What this bill does

In plain words · AI-written from the official summary

Restricts federal race-based preferences and contracts

The bill would prevent 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. Federal agencies would have to review and change their policies to comply. The bill also defines preferences broadly, including quotas, set-asides, numerical goals, and timetables. People who believe they've been harmed by violations could sue in court.

How it affects you

If you work for the federal government, a contractor receiving federal funds, or an organization that gets federal money, this bill could change how hiring and contract decisions are made at your organization. The short version: it restricts the use of race-conscious policies in federal employment and contracting. The bill doesn't spell out exactly how most individuals would experience these changes day-to-day.

Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 23, 2025)

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.

Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.

119th Congress
1st SessionH. R. 711

A BILL

FAIR Act of 2025

In the HouseNo vote yet

Sponsor: Rep. Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI-7) · Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 1 version of the text

Read the full billOfficial record on Congress.gov ↗

Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action 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.”

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