How to Contact Your Representative About DEI and Racial Equity

The Issue

What's at Stake

Executive orders in 2025-2026 have directed federal agencies to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, end affirmative action in federal contracting, and terminate racial equity initiatives across government. These actions affect not only federal hiring and contracting but also programs at universities, hospitals, and nonprofits that receive federal funding.

Congress is weighing legislation that would either codify these restrictions or restore protections for DEI programs. Your representatives vote on whether the federal government continues to actively work toward equal opportunity or retreats from those commitments.

1964

Year the Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

30%

Of federal contractors affected by DEI program eliminations

100+

Federal DEI offices closed or restructured in 2025

Take Action

How to Contact Your Representative — Step by Step

Find your representatives

Enter your ZIP code in RepReach to see your House rep and both Senators with direct phone numbers.

Call about civil rights and equal opportunity

Framing your call around equal opportunity and non-discrimination — foundational American values — resonates across party lines.

Name the specific program or protection

Federal contractor DEI programs, university diversity initiatives, or racial equity in healthcare — specificity makes your call more impactful.

Follow up in writing

RepReach generates a personalized written message based on your position.

What to Say

Tips for Your Call or Email

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Start with your city. Constituent contacts are logged by location.

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Frame it as equal opportunity. Equal opportunity and non-discrimination are values that resonate broadly.

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Be specific about what you want protected. Federal contractor programs, university initiatives, or healthcare equity — name it.

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Under 60 seconds is ideal. Brief and clear is always best.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What DEI programs are being eliminated?

Executive orders have directed all federal agencies to eliminate DEI offices and programs, end race-conscious federal contracting, and terminate racial equity initiatives. Universities, hospitals, and nonprofits receiving federal funding have also been pressured to eliminate their DEI programs.

Does calling about DEI make a difference?

Yes. Civil rights issues generate significant constituent contact volume and constituent pressure influences member positioning on related legislation and oversight.

What is the legal basis for eliminating federal DEI programs?

The executive orders cite a broad interpretation of non-discrimination law, but the legal basis is contested. Courts have blocked some actions, and the legal battles are ongoing.

How do I find my representative's phone number?

Enter your ZIP code in the RepReach app to instantly find your House representative and both U.S. Senators with their direct district office phone numbers.

Turn awareness into action

Your voice matters. Use it.

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How to Contact Your Representative About DEI & Racial Equity