House Republican aims to eliminate congressional DEI office in new resolution.
Rep. Alex Mooney Seeks to Eliminate Congressional Office of Diversity and Inclusion
According to a new resolution announced by Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) on Monday, he is pushing to eliminate the Congressional Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the House of Representatives.
This move comes after the House recently abolished all diversity and inclusion offices at the Pentagon as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Mooney’s Stance
“The House should abide by the same standards we set for federal agencies across the government, which is why I have introduced this resolution to eliminate the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion,” Mooney stated.
Mooney argues that diversity, equity, and inclusion offices are the “latest method of injecting cultural Marxism into the workplace” and that they start with the premise that white people are inherently racist and oppressive.
It is worth noting that House Democrats established the Congressional Office of Diversity and Inclusion in 2019 after winning the House back from Republicans.
Despite being established and supported by Democrats, the ODI is considered nonpartisan and nonlegislative.
ODI’s Response
“Currently, ODI, which maintains relationships on both sides of the aisle, remains committed to its mission to advance a representative and qualified workforce by ‘putting the people in the people’s house,'” said ODI Director Sesha Joi Moon.
Moon also mentioned that the office will comply with any forthcoming legislation and directives from leadership.
Republican Pushback on DEI Programs
Republicans have been actively working to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at both the federal and state levels. Some lawmakers and state leaders have even limited the role of DEI in hiring decisions and promotions at schools.
Support and Opposition
The resolution to eliminate the Congressional Office of Diversity and Inclusion has gained support from 13 co-signers, all of whom are Republicans. This includes Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Bob Good (R-VA), and Chip Roy (R-TX).
As of now, no Democrat has voiced support for the bill. If it does manage to pass the House of Representatives, it is expected to face challenges in the Senate.
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