Bill · S. 1745· Senate(119-S-1745)
Dismantling Ideological Policies for Semiconductors and Science Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cotton
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Dismantling Ideological Policies for Semiconductors and Science Act" aims to repeal various provisions from the CHIPS Act of 2022 and the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act. The bill focuses on removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements and programs from federal STEM and scientific initiatives. It also seeks to modify outreach requirements and reduce certain federal mandates. Additionally, the legislation aims to limit the power of federal agencies to impose nonstatutory requirements on entities seeking federal funds.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
The bill limits the ability of federal agencies to impose nonstatutory mandates on entities.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The bill reduces nonstatutory mandates and bureaucracy that entities seeking federal funds must follow.
The opposite· 3 of 14
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-7
The bill repeals several diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and removes support for Minority Serving Institutions.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill reduces support for Minority Serving Institutions and repeals several DEI research programs.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill repeals programs and requirements specifically aimed at supporting underrepresented communities in STEM.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prioritization of Speed and Talent: According to the Sense of Congress, the bill aims to prioritize speed and leverage all relevant STEM talent without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, or sexual orientation (Section 2).
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Removal of Bureaucracy: The bill asserts that removing DEI-related activities will prevent the addition of more bureaucracy and help focus on main objectives and priorities (Section 2).
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Focus on Domestic Workforce: The modification of NSF scholarships and fellowships includes a mandate for the Director to prioritize awards to citizens or lawful permanent residents to grow the domestic workforce (Section 112).
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Limiting Agency Mandates: The bill limits the ability of federal agencies to impose nonstatutory mandates on entities seeking funding, such as requirements for childcare, housing assistance, or community investment plans (Section 201).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Removal of Educational Support: The bill repeals requirements relating to educational outreach and support for underrepresented communities (Section 103).
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Elimination of Diversity Programs: Several provisions regarding diversity are repealed, including the NSF Chief Diversity Officer position (Section 108), the program to award funds for research to support DEI in STEM (Section 109), and DEI activities in higher education (Section 110).
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Changes to Institution Support: The bill modifies the support for "MSIs" (Minority Serving Institutions) by removing the term and replacing it with specific references to HBCUs and TCUs (Section 117).
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Removal of Environmental and Social Mandates: Under Title II, the bill restricts agency mandates regarding the provision of childcare, wraparound services like housing and transportation, and policies designed to mitigate climate change or environmental justice concerns (Section 201).
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 African Americans-6Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Union Workers-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-7Improves Affordable Housing-4Improves Childcare Affordability-4Improves Gender Equality-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding-3Improves Student Loan Relief-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Union Protections-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3Improves Government Transparency-2
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana