Bill removing state affirmative action measures approved by Iowa House panel

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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House Republican lawmakers were met with boos and arguments from members of the public at a Thursday subcommittee meeting as the panel advanced a proposal removing “affirmative action” requirements under Iowa law.

House Study Bill 668 proposes removing several affirmative action and equal opportunity measures currently required under Iowa state law. Opponents of the measure called the bill a continuation of efforts taken in previous legislative sessions to repeal civil rights protections in Iowa …

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