Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee, Education and Workforce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2025, or FAIR Act of 2025, seeks to prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment based on race, color, or national origin in federal actions. This includes federal contracts, employment, and any federally conducted program or activity, preventing the government from intentionally discriminating or granting advantages. The bill also extends these prohibitions to State or private entities receiving federal financial assistance, barring them from such practices in contracts, employment, or educational admissions. A "preference" is broadly defined to encompass quotas, set-asides, numerical goals , and other numerical objectives. Federal agencies are required to review and modify their policies within six months to conform to the Act's requirements. Aggrieved individuals can pursue a civil action for relief, including back pay and attorney's fees. The Act clarifies it does not affect pending cases, existing contracts, or laws governing immigration or nationality.
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.
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.
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 2025
USA119th CongressHR-711| House
| Updated: 1/23/2025
The Fairness, Anti-discrimination and Individual Rights Act of 2025, or FAIR Act of 2025, seeks to prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment based on race, color, or national origin in federal actions. This includes federal contracts, employment, and any federally conducted program or activity, preventing the government from intentionally discriminating or granting advantages. The bill also extends these prohibitions to State or private entities receiving federal financial assistance, barring them from such practices in contracts, employment, or educational admissions. A "preference" is broadly defined to encompass quotas, set-asides, numerical goals , and other numerical objectives. Federal agencies are required to review and modify their policies within six months to conform to the Act's requirements. Aggrieved individuals can pursue a civil action for relief, including back pay and attorney's fees. The Act clarifies it does not affect pending cases, existing contracts, or laws governing immigration or nationality.
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.
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.
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