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Science and Tech Funding Changes: Ending DEI Requirements

This bill aims to remove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) provisions from programs supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) development. This means federal funds for STEM research and education will no longer be tied to diversity requirements. The changes may affect how students and workers are recruited and supported in the STEM sector.
Key points
Removes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements from many federal STEM programs.
Ends mandatory programs supporting diversity in education and scientific research.
Limits federal agencies from imposing non-statutory conditions for funding, including those related to hiring policies or environmental plans.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Dismantling Ideological Policies for Semiconductors and Science Act
Print number: S 1745
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2025-05-13