A recent report by the Functional Government Initiative (FGI) and the Center for Renewing America (CRA) highlights the presence of divisive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies within federal agencies. The report identifies around $1 trillion allocated to these initiatives, suggesting measures to prevent their resurgence.
• President Trump issued an executive order on his first day back in office to eliminate DEI programs from the federal government, which he labeled as "radical and wasteful. "
• The Biden administration had previously integrated DEI initiatives into the federal framework, emphasizing the need for ongoing efforts to prevent these programs from returning.
• The report titled "DEI Spending in the Biden Administration" exposes the extent of DEI program spending and provides actionable recommendations for Congress to eliminate DEI ideologies permanently.
• It utilizes "Equity Action Plans" (EAPs) as a guideline to show how DEI principles infiltrated various government branches, diverting resources from essential agency missions.
• The study found 460 programs across 24 agencies promoting DEI, with significant budgets dedicated to those areas.
• Specific examples include the Defense Department's commitment to "environmental/economic justice" and FEMA's initiative to embed equity in emergency management.
• The CRA report argues that eliminating DEI is crucial, and offers legislative proposals to ensure these ideologies do not resurface in federal governance.
• Wade Miller, Senior Advisor for CRA, emphasized the importance of auditing government programs to remove DEI influences effectively.
• Roderick Law, spokesman for FGI, expressed the report's hope to demonstrate how quickly harmful ideologies can spread and to prevent their future implementation in government sectors.
The report sheds light on a significant financial commitment to DEI initiatives in the federal government and underscores the necessity to eradicate these programs to maintain focused governance. It calls for legislative action to banish DEI philosophies permanently and provides resources for Congressional members to consider in this effort.
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