H.R. 2232: Introduction of the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945, 1945-02-16

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_7_0001

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H.R. 2232: Introduction of the Fair Employment Practice Act of 1945, 1945-02-16

This text is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in 1945, known as the Fair Employment Practice Act. It aims to prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry. The bill outlines findings and policies related to discrimination in employment, defines key terms, and establishes the Fair Employment Practice Commission to enforce the rights outlined in the Act. It also specifies unfair employment practices for both employers and labor unions.

Dates

1945-02-16

Language of Materials

English

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