Dismantling Ideological Policies for Semiconductors and Science Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill removes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements that were enacted as part of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. It repeals provisions requiring consideration of underrepresented groups in semiconductor workforce programs, STEM education initiatives, and research funding. Additionally, it prohibits federal agencies from imposing DEI-related mandates on companies and organizations seeking federal funds.
Who Benefits and How
Companies seeking federal semiconductor/research funding benefit by no longer needing to demonstrate DEI commitments, workforce diversity plans, or community investment strategies to receive CHIPS Act incentives. Federal agencies gain flexibility in funding decisions without DEI-based requirements. Traditional STEM institutions may benefit from simplified application processes without diversity partnership requirements.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Minority-serving institutions (HBCUs, Tribal Colleges) lose explicit partnership requirements and targeted outreach provisions. Underrepresented groups in STEM (women, minorities, economically disadvantaged individuals) lose dedicated programs and requirements for their inclusion. Communities near semiconductor facilities lose requirements for companies to plan for environmental justice, affordable housing, and transportation services.
Key Provisions
- Repeals CHIPS Act section 104 requiring opportunity and inclusion plans for semiconductor incentive recipients
- Removes DEI research funding programs at NSF (Section 10328)
- Prohibits agencies from requiring workforce diversity plans, childcare policies, or community investment plans as conditions for federal funding
- Modifies NSF fellowship programs to prioritize U.S. citizens and domestic workforce growth over diversity considerations
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Repeals diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements from the CHIPS and Science Act and prohibits federal agencies from imposing DEI-related mandates on entities seeking federal funds.
Key Policy Areas
Science & Technology, Education, Federal Contracting, Workforce Development
Primary Purpose
Repeals diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements from the CHIPS and Science Act and prohibits federal agencies from imposing DEI-related mandates on entities seeking federal funds.
Policy Domains
Title I - Amendments to CHIPS Act and Research and Development Act
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Semiconductor companies
- Large research universities
- Traditional STEM institutions
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Tribal Colleges and Universities
- Underrepresented groups in STEM
- Economically disadvantaged students
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title II - Limitation on Federal Mandates
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Federal contractors
- Companies seeking CHIPS Act funding
- Research institutions
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Workers seeking childcare benefits
- Communities near semiconductor facilities
- Environmental justice communities
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Cotton (for himself, Mrs. Blackburn, and Mr. Ricketts) introduced …
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, …
Introduced in Senate
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
DEI researchers and programs at universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, International students in STEM programs
Positive-direction: U.S. citizens and permanent residents seeking STEM education, Universities participating in microelectronics education network
Negative-direction: DEI researchers and programs at universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, International students in STEM programs, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Underrepresented educators seeking STEM teaching positions, Underrepresented students in STEM education
Federal agencies subject to reporting requirement, Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation, NASA and aviation research programs
Semiconductor companies seeking federal incentives, Semiconductor manufacturers receiving CHIPS Act incentives, Underrepresented workers in semiconductor industry
Positive-direction: Semiconductor manufacturers receiving CHIPS Act incentives
Negative-direction: Underrepresented workers in semiconductor industry
Companies and organizations seeking federal funding
Workers benefiting from employer childcare policies
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of the National Science Foundation
- "head_of_agency"
- → Head of any executive branch agency
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Diversity, equity, and inclusion - programs, initiatives, and other activities that allow preferential treatment based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, or sexual orientation
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
An establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government
A requirement that is not specified in Federal statute and is established by an agency
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