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In House Committee·Last action 252 days ago

HR5474 Cuts DEI Practices in DC Government

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Officially: No DEI in DC Act

The No DEI in DC Act bans diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in DC's government. Affects DC employees and programs by removing DEI offices and training.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5474. Modern Action explains No DEI in DC Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Prohibition of DEI Practices: Bans DEI activities and funding in DC government.
Elimination of DEI Offices: Removes offices focused on DEI initiatives.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

Enter your ZIP to see how your senators and member of Congress have voted, sponsored, or spoken on this bill.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Prevents Discrimination: Supporters believe the bill ensures equal treatment by stopping practices that promote racial or ethnic superiority.
Saves Taxpayer Money: By cutting funding for DEI programs, the bill could reduce government spending.
Protects Employee Freedom: Employees would not be forced to attend DEI training, which some see as ideological.

✕Arguments against

Harms Equity Initiatives: Critics argue it could dismantle programs that support disadvantaged groups, increasing disparities.
Chills Diversity Efforts: The broad definitions might discourage voluntary diversity initiatives.
Ignores D.C.'s Demographics: Given D.C.'s diverse population, removing DEI programs could worsen inequities.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (9/18/2025)

SEP 18

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on HR5474

How do I support or oppose HR5474, No DEI in DC Act?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your House representative when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on HR5474: No DEI in DC Act

This page is for understanding No DEI in DC Act, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR5474, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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