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Prohibiting Affirmative Action in Federal Government Hiring

This bill aims to prohibit the use of affirmative action in federal government hiring and other personnel actions. This means that employment and promotion decisions could not be based on characteristics such as race, gender, or national origin. It will affect how federal agencies and their contractors recruit employees, potentially changing the composition of the public sector workforce.
Key points
Prohibits the use of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability as a basis for federal personnel actions.
Federal funds will not be provided to entities (including federal contractors) that use such affirmative action practices.
The goal is to replace identity traits with excellence as the basis for federal employment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3499
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Process start date: 2021-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MERIT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3499.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability as a basis for federal personnel actions.
  • Federal funds will not be provided to entities (including federal contractors) that use such affirmative action practices.
  • The goal is to replace identity traits with excellence as the basis for federal employment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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