Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Introduced
Summary
Bans many federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices across the federal government. The bill would define a narrow set of "prohibited DEI practices," require agencies to end DEI offices and related programs, and block similar DEI requirements for contractors, grantees, accrediting bodies, and parts of the military and financial regulators.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 6 mixed.
Ban DEI mandates in funded programs
If enacted, programs that use Federal funds could not exclude people or force them to follow prohibited DEI practices. Agencies would enforce these rules similar to how Title VI is enforced. The change would start when the bill is enacted.
End federal DEI offices and trainings
This bill would shut down DEI offices across federal agencies within 90 days. OPM would end its DEI office and the Chief Diversity Officers Council within 180 days. Agencies could not use Federal money for DEI offices, data dashboards, affinity groups, or DEI trainings. Federal training programs could not create or require DEI‑related courses. The bill would revoke several executive orders and repeal laws that created DEI roles. OMB and OPM would have 180 days to update or rescind guidance to match these rules. Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA offices would continue as they have operated.
New lawsuits and penalties for DEI violations
The bill would define what counts as a prohibited DEI practice. Any person could sue in federal court for a violation. If they win, the court could order relief and award at least $1,000 per violation per day, plus attorney fees and damages. Advisory committees that use prohibited DEI practices would have to end within 30 days of an official finding, and people could ask a court to order termination after a hearing. The Administrator would have 180 days to update rules for advisory committees.
Limits on financial regulators’ DEI rules
If enacted, federal financial regulators and national securities groups could not engage in or require prohibited DEI practices. They also could not force regulated firms to adopt such practices. The change would start when the bill is enacted.
Grant and contract terms would ban DEI
Federal grants and cooperative agreements would have terms that stop using Federal funds for DEI offices or trainings. Contracts and bids could bar work in places that require prohibited DEI practices. Contracts over $10,000 would include this clause. HBCUs could still get funding, and EEO and ADA offices could continue. Recipients could still use non‑Federal funds.
Protections for federal workers who refuse DEI
If enacted, federal employees and job applicants could not be punished for refusing DEI trainings or statements. Agencies would be barred from giving bad reviews or taking actions over those refusals. These protections would also cover Senior Executive Service ratings. The protections would start when the bill is enacted.
Accreditors must avoid DEI mandates
If enacted, college accreditors would need to show they do not require prohibited DEI practices. They could not judge schools on ideology or penalize religious missions or speech. The change would start when the bill is enacted.
Public company directors counted as employees
If enacted, people paid to serve on a public company’s board would be treated as employees under federal anti‑discrimination rules. This would apply to boards for companies with an active registration statement. The change would start when the bill is enacted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
NY • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Hageman
WY • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
MI • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Fitzgerald
WI • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Nehls
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
UT • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Ellzey
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Bilirakis
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Hudson
NC • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
AL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]
GA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]
AL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Timmons
SC • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
GA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Franklin, Scott
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Norman
SC • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
MS • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
IA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Lee (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rose
TN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Harris (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
SC • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Sessions
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Stutzman
IN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Crenshaw
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
AL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Brecheen
OK • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
MT • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]
MO • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
CO • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Webster (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]
CO • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
UT • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
DesJarlais
TN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Aderholt
AL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]
NE • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
McDowell
NC • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
MN • R
Sponsored 2/12/2025
Goldman (TX)
TX • R
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Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
OH • R
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Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]
OH • R
Sponsored 3/5/2025
Green (TN)
TN • R
Sponsored 3/5/2025
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
FL • R
Sponsored 6/23/2025
Moore (NC)
NC • R
Sponsored 7/10/2025
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
VA • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Fedorchak
ND • R
Sponsored 9/11/2025
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
IL • R
Sponsored 9/17/2025
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
AZ • R
Sponsored 9/26/2025
Barr
KY • R
Sponsored 10/31/2025
Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
PA • R
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
NC • R
Sponsored 1/21/2026
Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
MO • R
Sponsored 1/30/2026
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
FL • R
Sponsored 1/30/2026
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
GA • R
Sponsored 2/2/2026
Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
SC • R
Sponsored 2/2/2026
Jack
GA • R
Sponsored 2/2/2026
Van Drew
NJ • R
Sponsored 2/2/2026
Hunt
TX • R
Sponsored 2/2/2026
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/2/2026
Van Duyne
TX • R
Sponsored 2/2/2026
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
PA • R
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Knott
NC • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Latta
OH • R
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Onder
MO • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Davidson
OH • R
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Kustoff
TN • R
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Moore (WV)
WV • R
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Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Messmer
IN • R
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Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
WA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Van Epps
TN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Pfluger
TX • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
FL • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
AZ • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Kelly (PA)
PA • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
KS • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
WI • R
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Estes
KS • R
Sponsored 2/20/2026
Fulcher
ID • R
Sponsored 3/3/2026
Hern (OK)
OK • R
Sponsored 3/9/2026
Allen
GA • R
Sponsored 3/16/2026
Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
UT • R
Sponsored 3/18/2026
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
LA • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Langworthy
NY • R
Sponsored 3/26/2026
Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
VA • R
Sponsored 3/30/2026
Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
NC • R
Sponsored 4/15/2026
Smith (MO)
MO • R
Sponsored 4/16/2026
Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
NC • R
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Bean (FL)
FL • R
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]
KY • R
Sponsored 4/21/2026
Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
FL • R
Sponsored 5/13/2026
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