GOP lawmakers have introduced a 48-page bill to eliminate DEI policies within the federal bureaucracy. The bill aims to “ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government.”
Trump VP shortlist Senator JD Vance (R-OH) introduced the “Dismantle DEI Act” in the Senate while Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) introduced the partner legislation in the House of Representatives.
“The DEI agenda is a destructive ideology that breeds hatred and racial division. It has no place in our federal government or anywhere else in our society,” said Senator Vance. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation, which would root out DEI from our federal bureaucracy by eliminating such programs and stripping funding for DEI policies anywhere it exists. Americans’ tax dollars should not be co-opted to spread this radical and divisive ideology – this bill would ensure they are not.”
“DEI practices have zero place in our federal government,” said Congressman Cloud. “These initiatives, presented as promoting fairness, have instead fostered division and racial bias within our institutions and culture – which is not conducive to serving taxpayers well. This bill is a necessary step to restore merit and equality, not equity, in America’s government institutions, and eliminate the DEI bureaucracy that sows division and wastes taxpayer money. It’s absurd to fund these divisive policies, especially using American’s tax dollars, and it’s time for Congress to put an end to them once and for all. I want to thank my friend Senator Vance for his work on this issue and look forward to taking our message to the American people – a message that offers opportunity to ALL Americans rather than a select few.”
Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, who also signed onto the bill, said “DEI programs are not only a waste of taxpayer money; they are also contrary to the American ideal of equality. We need to pass the Dismantle DEI Act to end all DEI policies, practices, and programs within the federal government.”
Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Rick Scott (R-FL) are co-sponsors of the anti-DEI bill in the Democrat-controlled Senate. The legislation has 15 co-sponsors in the GOP-led House.
BREAKING.🚨
Congressional Republicans are introducing a bill that would *BAN* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) programs throughout the federal government.
The draft legislation, introduced by @JDVance1, does the following:
– No funds for DEI offices or positions
– No DEI… pic.twitter.com/thVbK1Zq97— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) June 12, 2024