Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
This bill would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies by requiring the closure of DEI offices, rescinding related executive orders (including those on racial equity and LGBTQ+ inclusion), and prohibiting federal funds from being used for DEI-related activities. It defines "prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice" as including training that asserts certain groups are inherently superior or inferior, or requiring employees to sign statements about such concepts. The bill affects all federal agencies, personnel, contractors, and grantees by banning DEI training, offices, and related activities while exempting Equal Employment Opportunity offices and disability-related programs. It also creates a private cause of action allowing individuals to sue for violations with penalties of $1,000 per violation per day.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Eric Schmitt
RRepublican
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Bernie Moreno
RRepublican
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Bill Cassidy
RRepublican
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
RRepublican
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Cynthia M. Lummis
RRepublican
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James E. Risch
RRepublican
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James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
Jim Banks
RRepublican
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Josh Hawley
RRepublican
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Kevin Cramer
RRepublican
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
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