HR 8445
Stop DEI Act
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the Stop DEI Act, aims to restrict the use of federal education funds by colleges and universities. Specifically, it prohibits institutions from considering race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin when making decisions related to admissions, hiring, or other programs. The bill seeks to ensure that federal funding is not used in ways that violate existing civil rights laws. It focuses on preventing the use of federal funds for programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as currently practiced.
Key provisions
- Prohibits federal education funds from being used for institutions of higher education.
- Specifically targets consideration of race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin.
- Aligns with existing civil rights laws.
- Defines ‘applicable program’ and ‘institution of higher education’ for clarity.
Who is affected
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Federal Education Programs
- Students
- University Staff
- Federal Government
Notable changes
- Limits the use of federal funds based on DEI considerations.
- Potentially restricts diversity initiatives at colleges and universities.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 8445
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To prohibit Federal education funds from being made available to schools that consider race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin in violation of civil rights laws.
This Act may be cited as the Stop DEI Act
.