H.R. 8705 — CHARLIE Act

This section prohibits the use of funds made available to carry out the American History and Civics Education program for discriminatory equity ideology or gender ideology. This section also bars the Secretary from giving priority in awarding grants under the program on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status, including with respect to the identity or purpose of the eligible entity, the individuals who control, are employed by, or are served by the entity, or the proposed grant activities. The terms “discriminatory equity ideology” and “gender ideology” have the meanings given in Executive Orders 14190 and 14168, respectively.