Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5328

119th Congress

Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd A. Doggett

Representative

Democratic

TX-37

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for programs or activities that are premised on certain principles about race or sex, such as the idea that one race or sex is inherently superior to another. It would make the use of these principles a violation of the Civil Rights Act.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for programs or activities that are premised on certain principles about race or sex, such as the idea that one race or sex is inherently superior to another. It would make the use of these principles a violation of the Civil Rights Act.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Defending Students' Civil Rights Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federally funded programs or activities from being premised on certain principles relating to race or sex. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for programs or activities that are premised on principles such as that (1) one race or sex is inherently superior to another, (2) the United States is fundamentally racist or sexist, and (3) an individual bears responsibility for the past actions of others of the same race or sex. The bill includes the use of these principles as a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits federally funded programs from being based on principles that one race or sex is superior, the U.S. is fundamentally racist or sexist, or individuals bear responsibility for past actions of others with the same race or sex
Considers use of these principles as a violation of the Civil Rights Act's prohibitions on discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs
Would impact how federal funding can be used for education, training, and other programs that involve discussions of race and gender

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would restrict how federal funds can be used for programs and activities related to discussions of race and gender in areas like education, workforce training, and other public services. This could affect students, teachers, and administrators in schools and universities, as well as participants in federally funded programs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5328, 119th Congress (2025). "Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5328