Merit Restoration Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Merit Restoration Act prohibits federal research agencies and recipients of federal research grants from using certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. Specifically, it restricts practices that could be interpreted as discriminating based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin, or that require assent to statements asserting inherent superiority or inferiority of any group. If a recipient violates these prohibitions, the awarding agency can freeze funds and require repayment.
Key provisions
- Federal agencies and grant recipients cannot use prohibited DEI practices.
- Prohibited practices include discrimination based on protected characteristics.
- Prohibited practices include requiring training or assent to statements asserting group superiority or inferiority.
- Granting agencies can freeze funds and require repayment for violations.
Who is affected
- Federal Research Agencies
- Recipients of Federal Research Grants
- Researchers
- Federal Government
- Grant Applicants
Notable changes
- The Act restricts the use of DEI practices in federal research grants.
- It establishes enforcement mechanisms for violations, including fund freezing and repayment requirements.
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