The House Oversight Committee recently held a significant hearing, titled “Sacrificing Excellence for Ideology: The Real Cost of DEI.” The June 25th hearing, starting at 10 a.m. ET, focused on the financial and potential societal implications of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.

A panel of expert witnesses offered diverse perspectives on this complex issue. Testifying were:

• Dan Lennington: Managing Vice President and Deputy Counsel, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
• Judge Glock, Ph.D.: Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
• Erec Smith, Ph.D.: Research Fellow, Cato Institute
• Shaun Harper, Ph.D.: Provost Professor of Public Policy, Business, and Education, University of Southern California (Minority Witness)

This hearing promises to be a crucial moment in the ongoing national conversation surrounding DEI initiatives and their impact on various sectors. Further information and potential recordings of the hearing are likely to be made available through official House Oversight Committee channels.