Federal · 119th Congress
Merit Restoration Act
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
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Cosponsors13
W. Gregory SteubeRU.S. Representative · 17th District · FL
Sheri BiggsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · SC
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRU.S. Representative · 1st District · GA
Keith SelfRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · TX
Tim BurchettRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · TN
Randy FineRU.S. Representative · 6th District · FL
Paul A. GosarRU.S. Representative · 9th District · AZ
Andrew S. ClydeRU.S. Representative · 9th District · GA
Russ FulcherRU.S. Representative · 1st District · ID
Pat HarriganRU.S. Representative · 10th District · NC
Clay FullerRU.S. Representative · 14th District · GA
Clay HigginsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · LA12 of 13
Other titles2
To prohibit Federal research agencies and recipients of Federal research grants from using a prohibited diversity, equity, or inclusion practice with respect to Federal research grants, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Merit Restoration ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Jun 2, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 2, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House