Bill · H.R. 461· House(119-HR-461)
Eliminate DEI in the Military Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Eliminate DEI in the Military Act," seeks to stop the use of Federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. The prohibition applies to the Armed Forces, national service academies, and the Department of Defense. Under this act, DEI activities include training, programs, educational materials, employment positions, and appointments. The national service academies specifically named are the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+2
The bill reduces military spending by prohibiting the obligation of funds for DEI-related training, programs, and positions.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill limits funding for diversity and inclusion initiatives that may support African American service members.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The prohibition on DEI funds may impact programs intended to support Hispanic service members.
Would women be better off under this?-5
Removing DEI positions and programs may impact efforts to support women in the military.
Who it would affect, and how
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans-5Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For L G B T Q Community-5Good For Women-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality-5Improves L G B T Q Rights-5Improves Racial Equity-5
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+2
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Introduced in House