DEI Pay Cap Act of 2023

HR 701, the DEI Pay Cap Act of 2023, prohibits the Department of Defense from appointing or employing military or civilian staff to roles focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at pay grades above E-5 (military) or GS-5 (civilian). It specifically targets positions developing DEI policies, leading DEI working groups, or creating DEI training for military and civilian personnel. Current employees in such roles exceeding the pay cap must be reassigned within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects DoD DEI staff and alters hiring and placement rules for these specific positions.