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Bill removing state affirmative action measures approved by Iowa House panel
House Study Bill 668 removes affirmative action and certain police training mandates, with opponents warning it undermines civil rights protections in Iowa, lawmakers said.
- This morning, House Study Bill 668 advanced out of a subcommittee, marking a procedural step for Iowa House Republicans to remove affirmative action and equal opportunity measures.
- Supporters point to DEI restrictions enacted in 2025 as the rationale, with Rep. Samantha Fett, R-Carlisle, saying the bill updates code after those changes, while opponents call it a rollback of civil-rights protections.
- The bill would eliminate affirmative-action plans and reports for the Iowa departments of Education and Administration, Iowa Board of Regents, community colleges, school districts, area education agencies, and the judicial branch.
- Attendees met the proposal with audible boos and chants of "shame, shame" as GOP lawmakers left the subcommittee meeting, while Rep. Brian Meyer said `They don't want people to come here and speak out`.
- GOP lawmakers framed the measure as promoting a merit-based system, with House Republican lawmakers saying discussions will continue after the bill advanced from a Thursday subcommittee.
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