DEI to DIE Act

This bill would end diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs across the federal government. It tells top federal offices to shut down DEI/DEIA mandates, policies, and activities, and to update hiring and training so job reviews do not consider DEI goals or requirements. It aims to put into law an executive order that ends these programs in federal agencies.

Within 60 days of becoming law, every agency must close DEI/DEIA offices and roles (including positions like Chief Diversity Officer), stop equity action plans and related programs, grants, and contracts, and remove DEI/DEIA performance requirements. Agencies must also send the budget office a list of all DEI/DEIA positions, programs, and spending as of November 4, 2024; name any contractors who provided DEI training; and list any grantees funded to advance DEI/DEIA since January 20, 2021. Deputy agency heads must review the cost and impact of these efforts and suggest changes. The White House domestic policy office will hold monthly meetings with agency deputies and key officials to track progress and address problems .

• Who is affected: Federal agencies, employees, contractors, and grantees.
• What changes: End DEI/DEIA offices and roles; stop equity action plans and related grants/contracts; remove DEI/DEIA job requirements; update hiring and reviews to focus on individual performance; add monthly oversight meetings .
• When: Actions are required within 60 days after the bill becomes law, with ongoing monthly check-ins afterwards .