Bill · H.R. 5474· House(119-HR-5474)
No DEI in DC Act
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the No Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the District of Columbia Act, or the No DEI in DC Act. It stops the Government of the District of Columbia from engaging in certain diversity, equity, or inclusion practices and bans racial equity training. The legislation cuts off all government funds from being used for these prohibited practices, entities, or training programs. It also abolishes several specific offices and commissions within the District of Columbia government, such as the Mayor's Office of Racial Equity and the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs. Furthermore, the bill repeals various local laws and programs related to equity impact enterprises, LGBTQ affairs, and community-specific offices. Finally, it creates a private right of action allowing people to sue in federal court for violations of this Act.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill exercises direct federal oversight and legislative control over the local government operations of the District of Columbia.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+3
The prohibition on mandatory ideological training protects employees from being compelled to express specific viewpoints.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+2
Proponents may argue the bill protects free speech and individual expression by prohibiting compelled ideological statements or training.
The opposite· 3 of 23
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-9
The bill dismantles the LGBTQ Affairs office, repeals LGBTQ youth shelter protections, and removes LGBTQ healthcare reporting.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-8
The bill abolishes the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, repeals LGBTQ youth housing protections, and removes specific LGBTQ-focused requirements.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-8
The legislation explicitly bans racial equity training, dismantles racial equity offices, and repeals tracking mechanisms for racial equity.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 7 ensures that nothing in the Act prevents the maintenance and funding of Equal Employment Opportunity offices or offices enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This is positive because it preserves crucial protections against workplace discrimination and ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2 and Section 3 prohibit the District of Columbia government from engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, and ban related training programs. This could be considered negative because it removes educational resources and institutional support aimed at addressing systemic discrimination and promoting inclusivity for marginalized groups.
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Section 4 and Section 5 abolish numerous offices and commissions, including the Office on Latino Affairs, the Office on African-American Affairs, the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, and the Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Affairs, while also repealing laws focused on LGBTQ youth homelessness and health equity reporting. This might be seen as negative because it strips away dedicated government representation, targeted community services, and specialized support for minority and vulnerable populations.
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 Business Owners+1Good For L G B T Q Community-9Good For African Americans-7Good For Asian Americans-7Good For Hispanic Americans-7Good For Immigrants-5Good For Women-5Good For Native Americans-4Good For Urban Residents-3Good For Young Adults-3Good For Children-2Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Retirees-2Good For Seniors-2Good For Students-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+2Improves L G B T Q Rights-8Improves Racial Equity-8Improves Gender Equality-5Improves Policing Reform-4Improves Affordable Housing-3Reduces Homelessness-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Freedom Of Speech+3Improves Due Process+2Increase States Rights-5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Improves Small Business Support-3
- 9/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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