This resolution condemns the use of mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements as a condition for hiring, promotion, or tenure at public colleges and universities, arguing that they function as political litmus tests that violate the First Amendment. It cites multiple Supreme Court rulings on academic freedom and free speech, and notes that more than one-fifth of higher education institutions include DEI criteria in tenure standards and nearly 20% of academic job postings require DEI statements. The resolution discourages any institution from requiring such pledges.
Congressional Summary
This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-12-11
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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