- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 14
- Latest action
- Jun 2, 2026
What it does
The Merit Restoration Act would prohibit federal research agencies and recipients of federal research grants from using certain diversity, equity, or inclusion practices in the awarding, evaluation, or administration of such grants. It defines prohibited practices as discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, biological sex, or national origin, or requiring training or statements that assert inherent superiority or inferiority of any such group. Violations by grant recipients could result in frozen funding and repayment of misused federal funds. The bill applies to grants awarded on or after its enactment.
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