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The case against DEI

The subcommittee examines the case against diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Wed, May 21, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:58 AM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2175Rayburn 2175

CHAIRBurgess Owens R-UT-4
Alma S. Adams D-NC-12
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HOURS
1:49
WITNESSES
4
MEMBERS
24
STORIES
0

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OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 1:48:46
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Why this hearing

On the record: 4 witnesses: 3 from advocacy groups and think tanks and 1 academic.

The listed witnesses include a University of Southern California professor of education, public policy and business, a Manhattan Institute fellow, Do No Harm's medical director and the American Civil Rights Project's executive director.

Real oversight or theater?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

24 members · 12 Republicans, 11 Democrats, 1 independent

Witnesses

  • Dr. Shaun HarperProvost Professor of Education, Public Policy, and Business, University of Southern CaliforniaFirst appearance
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  • Renu MukherjeeFellow, Manhattan InstituteFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Dr. Kurt MiceliMedical Director, Do No HarmFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Dan MorenoffExecutive Director, American Civil Rights ProjectFirst appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAY 21, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 11:58 AM
  3. Video posted (done)MAY 21, 2025 · 11:58 AM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED FEB 5

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