Prohibition on discrimination
Title III — Federal Contracting
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(a) In general Section 122 of title 40, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 122. Prohibition on discrimination (a) Prohibition (1) Discrimination prohibited With respect to a program or activity carried out or receiving Federal assistance under this subtitle, an individual may not be, based on race, color, biological sex, ethnicity, religion, or national origin— (A) excluded from participation; (B) denied benefits; or (C) otherwise discriminated against. (2) Prohibited diversity, equity, and inclusion practices With respect to a program or activity carried out or receiving Federal assistance under this subtitle, an individual may not be subject to or required to comply with a prohibited diversity, equity, and inclusion practice (as defined in section 1201 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964). (b) Enforcement (1) In general The heads of Federal agencies shall enforce subsection (a) through rules, regulations, policies, and other executive actions of the agency that are similar to rules, regulations, policies, and other executive actions established with respect to racial and other discrimination under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.). (2) Rule of construction Any enforcement under paragraph (1) shall not be construed to bar an individual from pursuing any other legal remedy available to the individual as a result of an action constituting a violation of subsection (a).. (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 122 and inserting the following: 122. Prohibition on discrimination..