Contact Congress about H.R. 800: DEI to DIE Act

Federal agencies would have to end many DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice programs. The bill also changes federal workplace rules, grants, and contracts that now use DEI or equity goals.

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.

DEI to DIE Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Latest action on H.R. 800: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies, federal workers, contractors, grantees, and people served by programs that use DEI, accessibility, equity, or environmental justice rules. Agencies would have to shut down and report on covered programs. Workers could see changes to training, job reviews, and workplace rules. Contractors and grantees could see changes to funding terms, contract terms, and program requirements.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could quickly change how federal agencies handle workplace rules, public programs, grants, contracts, and enforcement tied to DEI, accessibility, equity, and environmental justice. Supporters see it as a move toward one equal-treatment standard and merit-based federal employment. Critics see it as removing tools agencies use to address discrimination, access barriers, and community harms. The exact real-world effects would depend on how each agency carries out the shutdowns and policy changes.

Key provisions in H.R. 800

• The Office of Management and Budget, the Attorney General, and the Office of Personnel Management would lead the shutdown of federal DEI and DEIA work. That includes related mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities.
• Federal job rules would have to focus on each person's work, skills, effort, and performance. Agencies could not use DEI or DEIA factors, goals, policies, mandates, or requirements in performance reviews.
• Federal agencies would have 60 days to close DEI, DEIA, and environmental justice offices and jobs. They must do this as far as current law allows, including for Chief Diversity Officer roles.
• Agencies would also have 60 days to end equity action plans and equity-related actions. The same deadline applies to equity-related grants or contracts and DEI or DEIA performance rules for employees, contractors, or grantees.
• Agencies would have to report all DEI, DEIA, and environmental justice jobs, programs, activities, budgets, and spending that existed on November 4, 2024. They would also have to flag anything that may have been renamed to keep doing the same work.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 800

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Questions people ask about H.R. 800

What is H.R. 800?

Federal agencies would have to end many DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice programs. The bill also changes federal workplace rules, grants, and contracts that now use DEI or equity goals.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 800?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 800?

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