Summary
Stops the government from using tax money for diversity, equity, and inclusion training or making it a requirement for federal jobs.
What does this bill do?
Ends DEI requirements for federal jobs
Stops requiring federal job applicants or employees to take DEI training or sign statements supporting DEI ideas to get or keep a job.
Bans funding for DEI training
Forbids using any federal money to create or buy training courses for government workers that are about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Bans specific training topics
Prohibits training on critical race and gender theory, intersectionality, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ideas about systemic oppression or privilege.
Defines 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion'
Defines DEI as any idea that says one group is naturally better or worse than another, or that systemic racism is built into our laws and society.
Exempts sexual harassment training
Clarifies that the ban does not apply to normal and accepted training practices that are used to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Who does this affect?
- Federal employees
- Federal job applicants
- Federal agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Could reduce workplace diversity efforts
Critics may argue that banning DEI initiatives could reverse progress in making the federal workforce more representative and could make workplaces less welcoming for minority groups.
What problem does this solve?
Some believe that current government hiring practices unfairly require employees to agree with specific ideas about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This bill solves this by banning the use of federal money for any training or job requirements related to these ideas.
When does this start?
This bill would take effect as soon as it is signed into law.