Washington, June 2 -- Congressman Ralph Norman issued the following press release:
Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) introduced legislation to prohibit federal agencies from using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirements or ideological tests when awarding taxpayer-funded research grants.
The Merit Restoration Act (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://us.list-manage.com/rQUrTfnnwA7?e=8c261724b9&c2id=108de69b25fb483eb953076afe77206c__;!!BSgrhSFG!ESNJrZO9noWDmAIh6wnOUnr6SbIjA7HPvThgzxc03AYDB5xB9o4v9dX-ToTek8o67dnW7Dfi4G_KAXodfT4wl8CnvRnef1FDOuv8coNyFAn0vcAceFyxcGfk$) would apply to all federal research agencies, ensuring grants are awarded based on scientific merit, quality of research, and public benefit, not political activism or i...