Bill · S. 5596· Senate(119-S-5596)
Military DEI Repeal Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/29/2026
- Last activity
- 9/29/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Banks
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the ``Military DEI Repeal Act of 2026''. It was introduced in the Senate on September 29, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to modify provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the military. It specifically makes changes to diversity requirements for selection boards. It also repeals the pronoun policy and changes human relations training.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 11
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-4
Section 2(b) repeals military pronoun policies, which may negatively impact LGBTQ service members.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-4
Section 2(b) of the bill repeals pronoun policies within the military, which may adversely affect LGBTQ service members.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?-3
Removing diversity requirements from military selection boards under Section 2(a) could negatively affect advancement opportunities for Black service members.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(c) changes human relations training under section 2001(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, to strictly include honor, excellence, courage, and commitment, which could be seen as positive for focusing training directly on core values.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) removes diversity requirements for selection boards by striking the last sentence in sections 573(b), 612(a)(1), and 14102(b) of title 10, United States Code, which might be viewed negatively by individuals who support diversity initiatives in military promotions and leadership.
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Section 2(b) completely repeals section 986 of title 10, United States Code, which relates to the pronoun policy, potentially burdening or negatively impacting groups who rely on these specific policies.
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-4Good For African Americans-3Good For Asian Americans-3Good For Hispanic Americans-3Good For Native Americans-3Good For Women-3Good For Veterans-2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights-4Improves Gender Equality-3Improves Racial Equity-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-2
- 9/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate