FCC Finalizes Plan to Investigate Disney's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices

The regulatory probe will assess whether Disney's DEI initiatives violate federal EEO rules or public interest standards, following similar investigations into Comcast and Verizon.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is preparing to send a formal letter to Disney, initiating an investigation into the company's DEI policies.
The investigation will examine whether Disney's practices contravene Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules or fail to meet public interest standards.
This follows similar FCC probes into Comcast and Verizon, signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny of corporate diversity initiatives.
Disney recently scaled back its DEI efforts, including retiring the 'Reimagine Tomorrow' initiative, but continues to support LGBTQ+ workplace equity programs.
The FCC's actions reflect broader political pressures on DEI policies, with implications for Disney's operations and corporate reputation.