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119th Congress
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SENATES. 382· 119th Congress

Bill to End Federal Diversity Programs

Dismantle DEI Act of 2025

Sponsor
Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
Introduced
Feb 4, 2025
Last Action
Feb 4, 2025
Passage
18%
Introduced
Feb 4, 2025
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed policy specifics are not yet public — the bill was just introduced and assigned to committee.
  • Based on the title, it likely targets federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across government agencies.
  • Official summary from Congressional Research Service has not been published, limiting concrete details on scope or implementation.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Federal employees and contractors in DEI roles could face job impacts or program eliminations depending on the bill's reach.
  • Debates over these programs divide supporters (who see them addressing systemic barriers) from opponents (who cite merit concerns).
  • Outcome depends entirely on which agencies and programs the bill covers—details are unavailable at this stage.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is in early stage: introduced Feb. 4, referred to Homeland Security Committee. Passage requires committee approval, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential signature.
  • Committee will likely request full legislative text and analysis before scheduling hearings. Check Congress.gov for updates.
  • Contact your senator if the bill's direction matters to you—committee members are the immediate decision-makers.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Feb 4, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Feb 4, 2025Introduced in Senate