Fair Employment Practices Act of 19451945-01-03unknownhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_047_1_5_7_0002The document is a bill introduced by Mr. Dirksen in the 79th Congress, 1st Session, aimed at prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, or ancestry. It declares such discrimination to be harmful to society and aims to eliminate it in all employment relations under federal jurisdiction. The bill defines unfair employment practices, establishes a Fair Employment Practice Commission, outlines its scope and enforcement measures, and sets salaries for Commission members. It also includes provisions for reports, termination of a previous committee, and termination of officials who violate orders.