Revealed: Biden’s Diversity Plan’s Multi-Million Dollar Price Tag Detailed by State Department
Scrutiny Over State Department’s DEI Spending Increases
It’s been disclosed in a confidential report to Congress that the State Department, under President Joe Biden’s administration, has deployed a staggering $77 million in taxpayer funds towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI) initiatives in just two years. And that figure is set to soar even higher.
Fiscal Transparency Mandated by Congress
In a wave of transparency demanded by a clause in last year’s fiscal bill, the administration laid bare its DEI expenses. This exclusive report reveals a commitment of $77 million towards these efforts, with a particular concentration in the Bureau of Global Talent Management, emphasizing the aim to cultivate a “diverse, talented, and inclusive workforce.”
The Scope of DEI Spending
The funds we’re discussing have been funneled specifically to the Bureau, yet an undisclosed reserve of ‘central funds’ bankrolls a dozen full-time employees in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The provision that brought this to light, driven by Congressional leaders, suggests that there’s a deep penetration of DEIA ideology across every arm of the State Department in the Biden era. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) asserts that such significant outlay on DEI sends a stark message of adherence to the prevailing ideology to all department employees, potentially impacting promotions.
Upward Trend in DEI Support
Forecasts indicate an upward trajectory in the administration’s commitment to DEI, with a request for up to $83 million earmarked for fiscal year 2024, which would result in an enormous 3-year total of $160 million dedicated to these initiatives.
Despite not tracking the DEI spend in 2021, the State Department has been adamant about the necessity of their DEI investments, arguing that it aligns with the non-discrimination obligations under U.S. law, reinforcing their position by citing it as a “national security imperative.”
This, however, might not reflect the entirety of the department’s DEI-related disbursements. The revealed figures could merely be the tip of the iceberg.
DEI Initiatives: Beyond the Basics
The State Department’s efforts transcend mere compliance with non-discrimination standards. Internationally, through the Global Equality Fund and the work of the Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LBGTQI+ Persons, the U.S. champions the human rights of marginalized communities. Domestically, a call for greater inclusivity echoes within the halls of bureaucracy, symbolized by a comprehensive Equity Action Plan that argues for equity as a cornerstone of foreign policy.
A Look Ahead
While the current administration pursues its DEI agenda with financial vigor, past administration officials suggest that a potential shift in power come 2024 could prompt a significant revamping of the federal government’s stance on such policies.
From pledges of substantial budgets to DEI offices to advocating for equality on worldwide stages, it remains to be seen how these investments will shape the internal and external policies of the United States, and whether the escalating fiscal focus on diversity and inclusion will persist in the years to come.
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