HR 7725 United States House · 118th Congress

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

HR 7725 would block federal funding for graduate medical schools that require students or staff to adopt specific statements about race, gender, or identity (like claiming systemic racism or collective guilt), use race-based distinctions in admissions or programs, maintain DEI offices, or mandate "diversity statements" for admission. It directly affects graduate medical schools at colleges/universities receiving federal financial aid, including student loans. The bill exempts medical education about race-related health needs, demographic data collection for reporting, and religious institutions from adhering to policies conflicting with their beliefs. Schools violating these rules would lose eligibility for federal funds, though they could still comply with anti-discrimination laws and provide general academic instruction.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2024 Last action Mar 19, 2024
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Gregory F. Murphy
RRepublican
NC
3
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Photo of Aaron Bean
Aaron Bean
RRepublican
FL
4
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Photo of Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
NE
3
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Photo of Alexander X. Mooney
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
WV
2
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Photo of Andy Harris
Andy Harris
RRepublican
MD
1
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Photo of August Pfluger
August Pfluger
RRepublican
TX
11
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Photo of Austin Scott
Austin Scott
RRepublican
GA
8
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Photo of Ben Cline
Ben Cline
RRepublican
VA
6
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Photo of Beth Van Duyne
Beth Van Duyne
RRepublican
TX
24
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Photo of Brad R. Wenstrup
Brad R. Wenstrup
RRepublican
OH
2
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Photo of Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams
RRepublican
NY
22