Congress would ban the D.C. government from funding or running most diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, offices, and trainings. It shuts down over a dozen existing community-focused offices and commissions. Anyone can sue in federal court if the rules are broken, with penalties starting at $1,000 per violation per day.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
No DEI in DC Act is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 5474: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects D.C. government employees and the communities that rely on the offices and programs it would shut down. Workers would no longer face DEI trainings or related requirements on the job, but communities that depended on targeted offices for services and representation would lose those resources. The bill also matters to anyone interested in how Congress uses its authority over D.C. to change local laws.
Why this matters: Right now, D.C. runs many offices and programs aimed at helping specific racial, ethnic, gender, and LGBTQ communities, and it uses equity language in budgeting, health, education, and other policy areas. This bill would end most of that work and prevent D.C. from restarting it under new names. How this changes real outcomes for different communities is uncertain and would depend on whether other services fill the gaps.
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Officially: No DEI in DC Act
Congress would ban the D.C. government from funding or running most diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, offices, and trainings. It shuts down over a dozen existing community-focused offices and commissions. Anyone can sue in federal court if the rules are broken, with penalties starting at $1,000 per violation per day.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5474. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (9/18/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to No DEI in DC Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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