Bill · H.R. 1282· House(119-HR-1282)
Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Gus Bilirakis
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act," aims to prohibit federal funding for institutions of higher education that engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Under this act, institutions would be ineligible for federal funds or student loan programs unless they certify they do not carry out such programs or maintain related offices. The definition of these initiatives involves classifying individuals based on traits like race or gender and providing differential treatment. The Secretary of Education would be responsible for implementing and enforcing these regulations. Institutions that have their funding terminated have a specific process to file an appeal.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill expands the Secretary of Education's authority to regulate institutional eligibility for federal funds.
The opposite· 3 of 12
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-7
The bill specifically targets the removal of support for gender identity and sexual orientation within institutional frameworks.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill prohibits funding for programs that classify or provide preferential treatment based on race.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-6
The bill targets the removal of programs that support gender identity and sexual orientation as part of DEI initiatives.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of DEI activities: Institutions would be required to certify that they do not carry out programs or maintain offices that advocate for or support diversity, equity, and inclusion (Section 2, subsection a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Federal Funding: Institutions of higher education that carry out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives would be ineligible to receive funds or any other form of financial assistance under any Federal program, including participation in any federally funded or guaranteed student loan program (Section 2, subsection a).
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Requirement to provide information for verification: Institutions providing the required certification must make available to the Secretary any information needed to verify the truth and accuracy of that certification (Section 2, subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community-7Good For African Americans-6Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Students-4Good For Women-4Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights-6Improves Racial Equity-6Improves Gender Equality-5Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability-4Improves Student Loan Relief-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
James BairdRepublican · Indiana