Bills · HR 800
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 800Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementRacial and ethnic relations
DEI to DIE Act
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant shift in how the federal government would operate and approach issues of representation and fairness. If passed, it would fundamentally change federal hiring, promotion, and training practices, ending programs designed to increase diversity and ensure equitable access and inclusion within the government workforce.
Voters should care because it impacts whether the federal workforce reflects the diversity of the nation, and how the government addresses historical disparities or promotes equal opportunity. Supporters believe it would eliminate discriminatory practices and wasteful spending, fostering a merit-based system. Opponents might argue it would hinder efforts to create a more representative and equitable federal government, potentially reversing progress made in addressing systemic barriers for underserved communities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Director of OMB, Attorney General, and Director of OPM to coordinate the termination of all DEI, DEIA, and "environmental justice" programs and policies across the Federal Government.
This provision is the core action of the bill, aiming to eliminate these programs and shift federal operations.
PROVISION 02
Mandates federal employment practices, including performance reviews, reward individual initiative and skills, and prohibit considering DEI or DEIA factors.
This directly impacts how federal employees are hired, evaluated, and promoted, changing the criteria for career advancement.
PROVISION 03
Requires agency heads to terminate all DEI, DEIA, and "environmental justice" offices and positions, along with related grants, contracts, and performance requirements within 60 days of the bill's enactment.
This sets a rapid timeline for dismantling existing structures and roles within federal agencies, affecting current employees and ongoing projects.
PROVISION 04
Directs agencies to provide detailed lists of all past and present DEI-related positions, budgets, and expenditures, and identify associated federal contractors and grantees.
This creates transparency regarding the scope and cost of past DEI initiatives and informs future policy decisions.
PROVISION 05
Establishes monthly meetings of key officials to monitor the elimination of DEI programs, discuss compliance barriers, and track agency progress.
This ensures ongoing oversight and accountability for the implementation of the bill's directives and provides a forum for future policy development.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 28
Introduced in House
JAN 28
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 800
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Last actionJan 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025
House BillHR 800Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementRacial and ethnic relations
DEI to DIE Act
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2025
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