Dismantle DEI Act of 2024

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this legislation would force the closure of all federal DEI offices and prohibit federal agencies, contractors, and grant recipients from using federal funds for DEI-related training or staffing, potentially impacting thousands of federal employees and private entities that receive government funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal employees

Employees may face changes to training requirements, performance evaluations, and the potential elimination of their specific office or function.

Federal contractors

Contractors must ensure their working environments and practices comply with the new definitions of prohibited DEI practices to remain eligible for federal contracts.

Grant recipients

Recipients of federal grants must agree to terms prohibiting the use of federal funds for DEI-related offices, staff, or training.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) staff

Staff in roles related to DEI, accessibility, or affinity groups face the elimination of their positions and functions.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, programs, and training requirements across the federal government, federal contractors, and grant recipients. It also rescinds several existing executive orders related to racial equity and gender policy and establishes a private right of action for individuals to sue over alleged DEI practices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill eliminate Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) offices?

No. The bill explicitly states that it does not prevent the maintenance and funding of EEO offices or offices enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act as historically organized and operated.

Can federal contractors still use their own money for DEI programs?

Yes. The bill specifies that nothing prevents a Federal contractor or grant recipient from using non-Federal funds for these purposes.

What happens if an agency head violates these rules?

The bill allows any person to bring a civil action in U.S. District Court, which could result in court-ordered termination of advisory committees and financial penalties.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this legislation would force the closure of all federal DEI offices and prohibit federal agencies, contractors, and grant recipients from using federal funds for DEI-related training or staffing, potentially impacting thousands of federal employees and private entities that receive government funding.

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Broad Federal DEI Prohibition

The bill represents a comprehensive attempt to codify a prohibition on DEI practices across all branches of the federal government, rather than targeting a single agency.

Federal Government

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