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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 3293· Senate(119-SAMDT-3293)

S.Amdt. 3293

Rep. Lee
Age: 55 years
Utah
Introduced
7/31/2025
Sponsored by
Mike Lee
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3293, submitted by Mr. Lee, aims to add a new section titled "Military Personnel: Recruiting; Merit-Based Determinations" to bill S. 2296. This amendment focuses on how people are recruited and promoted within the military and associated entities.

The amendment proposes the following changes:

  • Recruiting: By September 30, 2025, the Secretary of Defense must create rules stating that recruiting efforts for a covered Armed Force or contracted entity cannot consider an individual's race or gender.

  • Merit-Based Determinations: By September 30, 2025, the Secretary of Defense must establish regulations for military accessions, assignments, selections, or promotions. These regulations must ensure:

    • Decisions are based on merit to advance people with the talent and abilities needed for national security.
    • Candidates are evaluated based on conduct, training, fitness, integrity, performance, and qualifications.
    • There is no use of nepotism or favoritism.
    • No metrics, objectives, goals, quotas, or similar measurements are used.
    • No tracking of sex and race for programs or personnel within a covered element.