He urged Congress to pass his Dismantle DEI Act to terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within NASA.
Pass the Dismantle DEI Act to terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within NASA.
Occurrences
Senator Rick Scott, along with Senator Eric Schmitt and Congressman Michael Cloud, introduced the Dismantle DEI Act. This legislation aims to codify President Trump's executive actions terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal departments and agencies, including NASA.
This Act may be cited as the ‘Dismantle DEI Act of 2024’. ... the head of a Federal agency under which any program or office carries out an Executive order or memorandum described in subsection (a)(2) between the date of enactment of this Act and 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act shall close, terminate, and wind up the program or office.
Evidence
On February 6, 2025, Senator Rick Scott, along with Senator Eric Schmitt and Congressman Michael Cloud, introduced the Dismantle DEI Act. This legislation aims to codify President Trump's executive actions terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across federal departments and agencies, including NASA.
On April 9, 2026, Senator Rick Scott authored an op-ed in Fox News, emphasizing the need to remove political mandates from NASA and urging Congress to pass his Dismantle DEI Act to ensure the agency focuses on its core mission.
The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, introduced by Senator JD Vance and co-sponsored by Senator Rick Scott, aims to eliminate DEI programs within federal agencies, including NASA. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed in Fox News arguing that the success of Artemis II shows what can be achieved when NASA is focused on its core mission and not overloaded with radical left political mandates. Senator Scott also urged Congress to pass his Dismantle DEI Act to codify President Trump’s executive actions to terminate DEI programs.
Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Eric Schmitt and Congressman Michael Cloud to introduce the Dismantle DEI Act, which would codify President Trump’s executive actions on terminating DEI programs and initiatives, preventing future administrations from reinstating similar Biden-era DEI policies.
The Dismantle DEI Act was introduced and referred to committee but has not progressed further.
Assessments
Senator Rick Scott introduced and advocated for the Dismantle DEI Act with the explicit intent to terminate DEI programs within NASA. The Act was introduced and referred to committee but did not advance or become law. Thus, while significant legislative effort is documented, the promise to pass the Act and achieve its stated outcome was not fulfilled.
Senator Rick Scott introduced and repeatedly advocated for the Dismantle DEI Act, aiming to terminate DEI programs within NASA and other federal agencies. Evidence shows legislative attempts through sponsorship, introduction, and public advocacy, but the measure did not progress beyond committee and was not signed into law. Thus, the promise was not delivered, but discernible legislative effort was made.