"Executive Order 11246, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, prohibits employment discrimination by federal contractors based on race, color, religion

"Executive Order 11246, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, prohibits employment discrimination by federal contractors based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and requires them to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It aims to promote non-discriminatory practices in hiring and employment for organizations that do business with the U.S. government."