Repealing Diversity, Climate, and Social Mandates for Federal Funding Recipients.
This bill repeals numerous provisions from the CHIPS Act and the R&D Act that imposed requirements on federal funding recipients regarding diversity, inclusion, climate research, and support for underrepresented groups in science. The core change prohibits federal agencies from mandating that companies seeking funds implement policies related to diverse hiring plans, childcare provision, housing assistance, or environmental impact mitigation. This reduces administrative burdens on recipients but removes federal incentives for social and environmental initiatives tied to grants.
Key points
Eliminates most federal programs and positions (e.g., within NSF) promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in science and technology (STEM) fields.
Prohibits federal agencies from requiring funding applicants to adopt policies on childcare, housing assistance, climate planning, or project labor agreements.
Repeals provisions related to climate change research authorization, clean energy technology competitions, and requirements for combating sexual harassment in science.
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