Rep. Nancy Mace (R‑SC) has proposed the “No DEI in DC Act,” legislation aiming to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices within the D.C. government. Mace argues that these DEI bodies waste taxpayer dollars and distract from fundamental city services, such as public safety, crime reduction, and infrastructure.
If enacted, the bill would eliminate 16 DEI‑related offices and commissions embedded in D.C. law — including the Office of Racial Equity, the Commission on Reparations, the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, and the Commission on Health Equity. It also seeks to remove DEI and racial equity training mandates, strike ideological language from statutory codes, and prohibit the creation of similar agencies under new names. A private right of action would allow individuals to enforce violations of the law.
Mace criticized DEI efforts as ideological showmanship that has turned D.C. into “an ideological playground.” She said the legislation reflects a priority shift toward public safety and essential services, aligning with what she describes as President Trump’s vision for restoring order in the capital. Mace also highlighted the lack of transparency regarding funds allocated to DEI work.
The bill is part of Mace’s broader push against DEI and related policies. Her agenda includes measures such as the Restoring Merit in the Military Act and proposals to ban DEI, Critical Race Theory, and related training in military academies and schools overseen by defense authorities.
