Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.

This resolution unequivocally affirms that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental values of the United States, serving as essential foundations for achieving the American Dream. It underscores the critical and ongoing need to address systemic discrimination and inequality prevalent across various sectors of society. These sectors include the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, and the military, where discriminatory barriers often impede opportunity. The resolution highlights extensive data from numerous governmental and non-governmental entities, demonstrating persistent segregation, exclusion, and discrimination. These disparities disproportionately affect Black, Latino, AANHPI, and Indigenous people, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities in areas such as housing, healthcare, education, and employment. Specific examples include significant wage gaps, barriers to capital for minority-owned businesses, and discriminatory practices in lending and appraisals. Furthermore, the resolution asserts that DEIA initiatives are broadly popular, supported by data indicating they foster more innovative, productive, and profitable environments. It counters the narrative that DEIA initiatives are about preferential treatment or quotas, instead framing them as mechanisms to level the playing field and ensure merit is measured inclusively. The House of Representatives therefore encourages local, State, and Federal policymakers, educational institutions, and other organizations to adopt, uphold, and promote inclusivity, expand diversity, remove barriers, and provide equitable opportunities for all individuals, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.