Stop DEI Act

Key Points

• The bill would cut off federal education funding to any college or university that considers race, sex, ethnicity, color, or national origin in ways that violate existing civil rights laws. This creates a financial penalty for schools found to be in violation.
• The bill applies broadly to institutions of higher education as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965, meaning it would cover most colleges, universities, and other postsecondary schools that receive federal money.
• The scope of funding at risk is wide. The bill uses the definition of "applicable program" from the General Education Provisions Act, which covers a broad range of federal education programs including student financial aid like Pell Grants and federal student loans.
• The bill was introduced by Rep. Kim along with Reps. Burchett and Donalds and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process with no committee action yet.