Oppose the Federal DEI Ban

H.R.

A letter to your members of Congress. Facts checked September 25, 2026.

The Letter

Subject Oppose the Federal DEI Ban

I am asking you to oppose H.R. 1282, the Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act.

The bill would bar any college from every federal program, including federal student loans, unless it certifies that it runs no activity whose main purpose is to support diversity, equity, and inclusion and keeps no office for it. That would put research grants and students' financial aid at risk over a single office or program.

Eighteen states have already enacted restrictions on DEI in public higher education since 2023. Those are state decisions. H.R. 1282 would impose one rule on every college in the country, public and private.

Please oppose H.R. 1282 if it comes to a vote.

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I'm calling to ask the Representative to oppose H.R. 1282, the Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act.
It would cut colleges off from every federal program, including student loans, unless they certify they run no DEI programs or offices.
Eighteen states have made their own decisions on DEI in public colleges. This bill would impose one rule on every college in the country.
Please oppose H.R. 1282. Thank you.

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The Facts Behind the Ask

H.R. 1282 Bars colleges from all federal programs, including student loans, unless they certify they run no DEI programs or offices (source)
18 states Have enacted restrictions on DEI in public higher education since 2023 (source)
February 13, 2025 H.R. 1282 was referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee, with no action since (source)

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