S. 497 -- Act to End Unfair Preferential Treatment
Author: Helms (R-NC) & Faircloth (R-NC)
Synopsis
Will amend Title VII, IX, section 15 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
644) or any other provision of law to prohibit the Federal Government from
using race color, gender, ethnicity, or national origin as a criterion for
either discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any
individual or group; or in a manner that has the effect of requiring that
employment positions be allocated among individuals or groups with respect
to providing public employment, conducting public contracting, or providing
a Federal benefit for education or other activities.Nothing in this chapter
shall be interpreted as prohibiting classifications based on gender that are
reasonably necessary to the normal provision of public employment, conduct
of public cont racting, or provision of a Federal benefit.The term 'Federal
benefit' means -- (A) funds made available through a Federal contract; or
(B) cash or in-kind assistance in the form of a payment, grant, loan, or loan
guarantee, provided through any program ad ministered or funded by the Federal
Government.
Status
Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sponsors
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