House Introduces Bill to Ban Discrimination in Federal Contracts
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Rep. Al Green (D-TX) introduced H.R. 2024, the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is a proposal, not a law. It has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, with additional referrals to the Committees on Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services.
Why it matters: This is a legislative proposal that currently has no legal force. It will likely face scrutiny regarding how it interacts with existing civil rights laws and the practical burden of increased compliance reporting on small businesses. Until it passes both chambers and is signed by the President, it changes nothing about current contracting rules.
Who it affects
- Federal prime contractors and subcontractors
The source is Congress.gov, the official legislative database for the U.S. Congress; readers should check the original bill text for specific definitions and enforcement mechanisms before relying on this summary.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document