Summary

Declares that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are important to reduce discrimination and expand opportunity across education, housing, employment, health care, and access to capital. It affirms support for DEIA and asks federal, state, and local policymakers, schools, employers, and other organizations to promote inclusive, accessible practices and remove barriers so more people can participate and prosper.

Key Points

• Expresses the House's support for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as foundations for opportunity.
• Highlights ongoing disparities across housing, education, employment, health care, and capital access affecting multiple historically marginalized groups.
• States that rolling back DEIA efforts could worsen outcomes for students, workers, and patients.
• Urges policymakers at all levels and institutions (schools, workplaces, etc.) to promote inclusivity and remove barriers.
• Is a nonbinding, symbolic resolution that does not create new funding or legal mandates.
• Frames DEIA as both a moral and practical approach to strengthening a multiracial democracy.
• Encourages expanding accessibility so people with disabilities can participate fully.
• Calls for equitable opportunities for women, LGBTQI+ people, racial and ethnic minorities, and other underserved groups.

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