Act to Dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Programs Across Federal Government.
This Act aims to eliminate all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices, programs, and mandatory training across the entire Federal Government, including contractors and grant recipients. It establishes a definition of "prohibited DEI practice," focusing on preventing discrimination and mandatory training that asserts systemic superiority or inferiority of specific groups. Citizens are granted a new right to sue federal agencies for non-compliance, potentially resulting in financial penalties.
Key points
Federal agencies must close all DEI offices and terminate related personnel, prohibiting the use of federal funds for these activities.
Federal employees cannot be penalized or negatively evaluated for refusing to participate in mandatory DEI or critical theory training.
Organizations receiving federal grants or contracts must stop using federal money for DEI initiatives, excluding historically organized EEO and ADA offices.
The Act creates a private right of action, allowing citizens to sue the government or related entities for violations, with potential daily financial penalties of at least $1,000.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8706
Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Process start date: 2024-06-12