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H.R.3499: MERIT Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Making Excellence Replace Identity Traits Act or the MERIT Act This bill prohibits the federal government from establishing or implementing any hiring practice or program for federal employees or members of the uniformed services that uses affirmative action as a basis for personnel action, specifically affirmative action based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. The bill also...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 25, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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| May 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) |