The Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government and organizations receiving federal funds. The bill defines prohibited DEI practices as discrimination based on protected characteristics or mandatory training claiming certain groups are inherently superior or inferior, and it revokes seven executive orders and one national security memorandum related to these programs. Federal agencies must close all DEI offices and eliminate chief diversity officer positions within 90 days, while federal contractors and grant recipients face the same restrictions on using federal funds for DEI activities; agencies must revise their policies to comply within 180 days. The bill protects federal employees from penalties for refusing to participate in diversity training, while carving out exceptions for Equal Employment Opportunity and disability compliance offices. Finally, the legislation creates a private right of action allowing individuals to sue for violations, with potential damages of at least $1,000 per violation per day, plus attorney's fees.
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