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US HR8706

US HR8706
Dismantle DEI Act of 2024

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Introduced
06/12/2024
In Committee
11/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Dismantle DEI Act of 2024", aims to ensure equal protection of the law and prevent racism in the federal government. The key provisions of the bill include: - Rescinding several executive orders and memoranda related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government. - Prohibiting federal agencies from maintaining offices, positions, or programs related to DEI, as well as using federal funds for DEI-related training or activities. - Amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to define "prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice" and prohibit such practices in federal employment, contracting, grants, and advisory committees. - Restricting the use of federal funds by the Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, and Department of Education for DEI-related purposes. - Repealing various DEI-related provisions in other federal agencies and programs, such as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and financial regulatory agencies. - Providing for enforcement of the Act through private lawsuits and allowing for various forms of relief, including monetary damages and attorney's fees. The overall goal of the bill is to dismantle existing DEI efforts in the federal government and prohibit the implementation of new DEI practices that the bill deems to be discriminatory.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (76)

Michael Cloud (R)*,  Jodey Arrington (R),  Brian Babin (R),  Jim Banks (R),  Aaron Bean (R),  Andy Biggs (R),  Gus Bilirakis (R),  Dan Bishop (R),  Lauren Boebert (R),  Mike Bost (R),  Josh Brecheen (R),  Tim Burchett (R),  Eric Burlison (R),  Ben Cline (R),  Andrew Clyde (R),  Mike Collins (R),  Eli Crane (R),  Dan Crenshaw (R),  John Curtis (R),  Scott DesJarlais (R),  Jeff Duncan (R),  Neal Dunn (R),  Chuck Edwards (R),  Tom Emmer (R),  Ron Estes (R),  Pat Fallon (R),  Brad Finstad (R),  Michelle Fischbach (R),  Scott Fitzgerald (R),  Mike Flood (R),  Russell Fry (R),  Tony Gonzales (R),  Bob Good (R),  Lance Gooden (R),  Paul Gosar (R),  Marjorie Taylor Greene (R),  Glenn Grothman (R),  Michael Guest (R),  Harriet Hageman (R),  Andy Harris (R),  Diana Harshbarger (R),  Clay Higgins (R),  Erin Houchin (R),  Richard Hudson (R),  Ronny Jackson (R),  David Kustoff (R),  Laurel Lee (R),  Debbie Lesko (R),  Anna Luna (R),  Lisa McClain (R),  Mary Miller (R),  Cory Mills (R),  John Moolenaar (R),  Alex Mooney (R),  Barry Moore (R),  Troy Nehls (R),  Ralph Norman (R),  Andy Ogles (R),  Burgess Owens (R),  Gary Palmer (R),  August Pfluger (R),  John Rose (R),  David Rouzer (R),  Chip Roy (R),  Keith Self (R),  Jason Smith (R),  Bryan Steil (R),  Greg Steube (R),  Dale Strong (R),  Claudia Tenney (R),  William Timmons (R),  Michael Waltz (R),  Randy Weber (R),  Brad Wenstrup (R),  Roger Williams (R),  Rudy Yakym (R), 

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17. (on 11/20/2024)
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