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To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
3/5/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 989
Bill 119 HR 989, also known as the "Equal Employment Opportunity Act," aims to codify Executive Order 11246, which was originally issued by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that all individuals have equal opportunities for employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The bill requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to ensure that their employees are treated fairly and without discrimination. This includes implementing policies and practices that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as providing equal pay for equal work.
Additionally, the bill prohibits discrimination based on factors such as age, disability, genetic information, and sexual orientation. It also establishes reporting requirements for federal contractors to track their progress in promoting equal employment opportunities. Overall, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act seeks to uphold the principles of fairness and equality in the workplace, and to ensure that all individuals have the chance to succeed based on their skills and qualifications, rather than their personal characteristics.
The bill requires federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to ensure that their employees are treated fairly and without discrimination. This includes implementing policies and practices that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as providing equal pay for equal work.
Additionally, the bill prohibits discrimination based on factors such as age, disability, genetic information, and sexual orientation. It also establishes reporting requirements for federal contractors to track their progress in promoting equal employment opportunities. Overall, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act seeks to uphold the principles of fairness and equality in the workplace, and to ensure that all individuals have the chance to succeed based on their skills and qualifications, rather than their personal characteristics.
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Current Status of Bill HR 989
Bill HR 989 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill HR 989 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2025. Bill HR 989's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 989
Total Number of Sponsors
14Democrat Sponsors
14Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
384Democrat Cosponsors
384Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 989
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 989
To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
To codify Executive Order 11246 titled "Equal Employment Opportunity".
Comments

Teagan Berman
682
1 year ago
I fully support this bill. It's about time we have some real change in the workplace. It will benefit everyone in the long run.

Keanu Kay
605
1 year ago
Not up for debate.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 989
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