H.R. 5474, the "No Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the District of Columbia Act," would prohibit the District of Columbia government from implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and racial equity training. The bill would repeal 16 D.C. offices and commissions focused on racial equity, LGBTQ+ communities, and other groups, and would ban D.C. agencies from funding DEI initiatives, chief diversity officer positions, or employee resource groups based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It would also eliminate diversity requirements in government contracting and remove DEI-related language from existing D.C. laws governing services like homeless shelters and police reform. The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment and would allow private citizens to sue the D.C. government for violations, with penalties starting at $1,000 per day per violation.
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