Bill · H.R. 515· House(119-HR-515)
Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Sara Jacobs
- Cosponsors
- - 52 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. It proposes to prohibit discrimination within the Armed Forces. The legislation specifically targets eligibility standards and personnel policies. It seeks to ensure that service requirements are based on occupational standards rather than personal characteristics. Additionally, it mandates equality of treatment and opportunity for all members.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
The bill provides explicit protections against discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and sex characteristics.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+8
The bill explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and sex characteristics.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+8
The bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, including gender identity and sex characteristics, in the military.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Fair Eligibility Standards: The bill ensures that qualifications for military service are based solely on an individual's ability to meet occupational standards for their specific role rather than personal traits (Section 2(a)).
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Protection Against Discrimination: It prohibits the use of criteria related to race, color, national origin, religion, or sex—including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics—when determining eligibility (Section 2(a)).
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Equality in Personnel Policies: The bill requires that any personnel policy implemented by the Secretary ensures equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the Armed Forces (Section 2(b)).
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Broad Protections for Identity: By including gender identity, sexual orientation, and sex characteristics in the protections, it provides specific coverage for various identities (Section 2(a) and Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+9Good For Women+7Good For African Americans+6Good For Asian Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Men+6Good For Native Americans+6Good For Veterans+6Good For White Americans+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+8Improves L G B T Q Rights+8Improves Racial Equity+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 6/30/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/23/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 6/8/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/27/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 2/12/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 2/7/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/6/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 1/31/2025
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
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