This bill would amend federal law to require the National Institutes of Health to award research grants and contracts based solely on the scientific merit and quality of proposals, rather than considering diversity-related factors. Specifically, it prohibits the NIH from requiring applicants to submit "diversity statements" or other diversity, equity, and inclusion materials as part of the application process or as a condition of receiving funding. The bill defines diversity statements broadly to include any written or oral statements discussing an applicant's race, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or views on related social issues. The legislation includes a clarification that NIH can still collect and analyze data by population characteristics for research purposes. The bill was introduced in May 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but does not specify any funding amounts or implementation timeline.
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