Legislation by Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the federal level advanced out of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on Wednesday along party lines and will move to a full vote on the House floor.

The Dismantle DEI Act, according to The Daily Wire, not only would target federal offices and personnel, but also contractors, training, education, and grants. It would “ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government,” according to the bill’s text.

“DEI initiatives falsely claim to promote fairness but instead institutionalize division, inefficiency, and discrimination,” Cloud told The Daily Wire. “These policies waste taxpayer dollars while eroding the merit-based principles that have been the cornerstone of America’s success.

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