Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.
H. Res. 569 is a non-binding House Resolution that publicly affirms diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) as fundamental American values. It emphasizes the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality across the workplace, education systems (elementary through higher education), government programs, the military, and society at large. The resolution frames DEIA as essential to opportunity and national prosperity, clarifies that DEIA initiatives are not quotas, and condemns efforts to dismantle such initiatives. It also cites broad data on persistent disparities to justify continuing DEIA-focused policies and calls on local, state, and federal policymakers, educational institutions, workplaces, and other organizations to adopt inclusive practices and remove barriers to opportunity. As a resolution, it is a symbolic policy statement rather than new, enforceable law, but it could shape future discussions, oversight, and funding priorities.
Key Points
- 1DEIA is affirmed as an essential foundation for achieving the American Dream and for ensuring people can pursue health, prosperity, safety, and equality in a multiracial democracy.
- 2The resolution states that DEIA initiatives address discriminatory barriers and ongoing inequality, are not unlawful quotas, and have bipartisan historical support and broad public backing.
- 3It cites extensive data on disparities across housing, employment, health care, education, lending, and wealth, highlighting impacts on Black, Latino, AANHPI, Indigenous communities, women, LGBTQI+ people, and individuals with disabilities.
- 4It urges adoption of inclusive policies across government, education, workplaces, and contracting, including supporting minority-serving institutions, expanding access to financial aid and training, mentorship, accessibility, and fair procurement practices.
- 5The resolution condemns attacks on DEIA initiatives (including references to executive actions) and argues that these efforts strengthen the economy, innovation, and democracy, while promoting equal opportunity rather than lowering standards.