119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 569
H.Res. 569 is a congressional resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental American values and calling for continued efforts to address discrimination and inequality across workplaces, schools at all levels, government agencies, the military, and society broadly. The resolution presents data on persistent disparities—including wage gaps between racial and gender groups, underrepresentation in higher-paying fields, and healthcare disparities—affecting people of color, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. It argues that DEIA initiatives are necessary, legal, economically beneficial, and supported by over 70 percent of the public, while countering claims that such programs lower standards or use quotas. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local policymakers, schools, and organizations to adopt and expand DEIA policies to remove barriers and provide equitable opportunities. As a resolution rather than a law, it serves as a statement of congressional intent and principle without creating new legal requirements or funding.