Washington, July 6 -- Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott issued the following press release:
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rescinded the 1979 rule that establishes affirmative action guidelines for employers.
"The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) decision to rescind its long-standing guidelines on affirmative action in the workplace is another step in the Trump Administration's campaign to dismantle civil rights and equal opportunity for workers. For nearly 50 years, the rule has established clear guidelines for employers on when and how to implement strategies to address race and gender imbalances and protect Ame...