Republicans Introduce Bill to Eliminate DEI Programs in the Federal Government.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House have introduced the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024. According to an accompanying press release, the bill would “eliminate all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and funding for federal agencies, contractors, organizations, and educational accreditation agencies that receive federal funding and maintain DEI programs.” Federal contractors should be aware that the bill would prohibit the federal government from entering into contracts with entities that operate DEI programs . Additionally, the bill would rescind a series of DEI-related executive orders and require the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget to rescind regulations, policies, procedures, guidance, etc., developed to implement those executive orders. The bill would also shutter federal agency DEI offices and adjust federal performance appraisal protocols and training programs. Though the bill is unlikely to gain much ground in the De...