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42 U.S.C. 2000d–3: Construction of provisions not to authorize administrative action with respect to employment practices except where primary objective of Federal financial assistance is to provide employmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 21-CIVIL RIGHTS
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§2000d–3. Construction of provisions not to authorize administrative action with respect to employment practices except where primary objective of Federal financial assistance is to provide employment

Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize action under this subchapter by any department or agency with respect to any employment practice of any employer, employment agency, or labor organization except where a primary objective of the Federal financial assistance is to provide employment.

( Pub. L. 88–352, title VI, § 604 , July 2, 1964 , 78 Stat. 253 .)