United States 118th Congress Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 8706 — Dismantle DEI Act of 2024

Last action — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to define and prohibit certain diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in federal employment and operations.

  • 42 U.S.C. 2000a

    ``TITLE XII--PROHIBITED DIVERSITY, EQUITY OR INCLUSION PRACTICE DEFINED ``SEC. 1201. PROHIBITED DIVERSITY, EQUITY, OR INCLUSION PRACTICE. ``For purposes of references to this section, the term `prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice' means-- ``(1) discriminating for or against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin; ``(2) requiring as a condition of employment, as a condition for promotion or advancement, or as a condition for speaking, making a presentation, or submitting written materials, that an employee undergo training, education, or coursework, or other pedagogy, that asserts that a particular race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin is inherently or systemically superior or inferior, oppressive or oppressed, or privileged or unprivileged; or ``(3) requiring as a condition of employment, as a condition for promotion or advancement, or as a condition for speaking, making a presentation, or submitting written materials, the signing of or assent to a statement, code of conduct, work program, or plan, or similar device that requires assent by the employee that a particular race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin is inherently or systemically superior or inferior, oppressive or oppressed, or privileged or unprivileged.''.

    This adds a new section that specifically defines and prohibits discriminatory practices associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion in federal workplaces.

  • 5 U.S.C. 1104

    ``(d)(1) In this subsection, the term `prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice' has the meaning given the term in section 1201 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ``(2) Racist behavior and racist training in the Government are prohibited, including any of the following: ``(A) Discriminating for or against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin. ``(B) Training, education, coursework, or use of other pedagogy, that asserts that a particular race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin is inherently or systemically superior or inferior, oppressive or oppressed, or privileged or unprivileged. ``(C) Maintaining an office, bureau, division, or other organization to further promote or enforce a prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice. ``(D) Retaining or employing a consultant or advisor to further promote or enforce a prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice. ``(E) Maintaining a rule, a regulation, a policy, guidance, a guideline, management control, a practice, a requirement, training, education, coursework, or a similar device to further promote or enforce a prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice. ``(F) Requiring as a condition of employment, as a condition for promotion or advancement, or as a condition for speaking, making a presentation, or submitting written materials, the signing of or assent to a statement, code of conduct, work program, or plan, or similar device that requires assent by the employee that a particular race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin is inherently or systemically superior or inferior, oppressive or oppressed, or privileged or unprivileged.''

    This adds provisions to define and prohibit various forms of racist behavior and training in the federal government, establishing clear guidelines against discrimination.

Action History

  1. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8706 do?
To ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 8706?
HR 8706 is sponsored by Cloud, Michael (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8706?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8706?
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