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Ban on 'Divisive' Training in Federal Agencies and Contractors

This act aims to prohibit the use of federal funds for training that promotes concepts deemed 'divisive' based on race or sex. Citizens may observe changes in workplace training content for government-related jobs and federally funded programs, potentially impacting how diversity and inclusion topics are addressed.
Key points
Prohibits federal funds for training that promotes concepts like one race/sex being superior, or individuals being inherently racist/sexist due to their race/sex.
Military and government contractors are barred from conducting training with these 'divisive' concepts; non-compliance can lead to contract loss.
Federal agencies must review grant programs and training to ensure they do not promote 'divisive' concepts, and specific executive orders on racial equity and diversity are defunded.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2712
Sponsor: Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Process start date: 2023-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Work Not Woke Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2712.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits federal funds for training that promotes concepts like one race/sex being superior, or individuals being inherently racist/sexist due to their race/sex.
  • Military and government contractors are barred from conducting training with these 'divisive' concepts; non-compliance can lead to contract loss.
  • Federal agencies must review grant programs and training to ensure they do not promote 'divisive' concepts, and specific executive orders on racial equity and diversity are defunded.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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