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FAIR Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1524| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2023
Thomas P. Tiffany

Thomas P. Tiffany

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (11)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2023 or FAIR Act of 2023 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5690
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1423
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1073
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-682
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8850
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-963
FAIR Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6398
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2857
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3068
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-392
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1895
FAIR Act
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Education and the 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.
Dec 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5512
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5690
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1423
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1073
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-682
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8850
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-963
    FAIR Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6398
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2857
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3068
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-392
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1895
    FAIR Act


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Education and the 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.


  • December 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5512
    Introduced in Senate

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

FAIR Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1524| House 
| Updated: 3/9/2023
Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2023 or FAIR Act of 2023 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5690
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1423
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1073
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-682
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8850
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-963
FAIR Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6398
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2857
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3068
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-392
FAIR Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1895
FAIR Act
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Education and the 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.
Dec 12, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-5512
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5690
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1423
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1073
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-682
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8850
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-963
    FAIR Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6398
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2857
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3068
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-392
    FAIR Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1895
    FAIR Act


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Education and the 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.


  • December 12, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-5512
    Introduced in Senate
Thomas P. Tiffany

Thomas P. Tiffany

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (11)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDue process and equal protectionGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations