18 states have already restricted DEI at public universities. H.R. 1282 would cut federal funding to any college that maintains diversity programs, extending the crackdown nationwide.
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- I'm calling to urge the Representative to vote no on H.R. 1282, the Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act.
- 18 states have already passed laws restricting diversity programs at public universities. This bill would make it federal policy.
- H.R. 1282 would cut federal funding to any institution that maintains DEI programs. That threatens financial aid, research grants, and student services.
- A federal court in Texas already found that similar state-level restrictions likely violate students' constitutional rights.
- I'm a constituent. Please vote no on H.R. 1282.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about oppose the federal dei ban.
18 states have already passed laws restricting diversity programs at public universities. This bill would make it federal policy.
H.R. 1282 would cut federal funding to any institution that maintains DEI programs. That threatens financial aid, research grants, and student services.
A federal court in Texas already found that similar state-level restrictions likely violate students' constitutional rights.
The facts support this: 18 states Have passed laws restricting DEI programs at public universities. H.R. 1282 The Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act would cut federal funding to any institution maintaining DEI programs.
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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Key Facts to Mention
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- 18 states Have passed laws restricting DEI programs at public universities
- H.R. 1282 The Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act would cut federal funding to any institution maintaining DEI programs
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Eighteen states have already passed laws restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public universities. Now H.R. 1282, the "Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act," would take it federal -- cutting funding to any institution that maintains DEI programs.
This comes on top of state-level damage. Texas SB 17 closed diversity offices at public universities. Texas SB 12 extended the ban to K-12 schools, prohibiting student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity. A federal court temporarily blocked parts of SB 12 in Houston, Katy, and Plano, ruling the provisions likely violated students' constitutional rights. But schools across Texas are already canceling programs to stay out of the crosshairs.
Tell Congress to vote no on H.R. 1282. Federal funding should not be used to punish colleges for having diversity programs.
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