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Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1811| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (15)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from directing or otherwise compelling any member of the Armed Forces, military dependent, or civilian DOD employee to personally affirm, adopt, or adhere to the tenet that any sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin is inherently superior or inferior. No organization or institution under DOD authority may provide courses, training, or any other type of instruction that directs, compels, or otherwise suggests that any member of the Armed Forces, military dependent, or civilian DOD employee should affirm, adopt, or adhere to the tenet that any sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin is inherently superior or inferior. Additionally, such organizations or institutions are prohibited from making a distinction or classification of members of the Armed Forces, military dependents, or civilian DOD employees based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. All DOD personnel actions must be based exclusively on individual merit and demonstrated performance.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1811| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from directing or otherwise compelling any member of the Armed Forces, military dependent, or civilian DOD employee to personally affirm, adopt, or adhere to the tenet that any sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin is inherently superior or inferior. No organization or institution under DOD authority may provide courses, training, or any other type of instruction that directs, compels, or otherwise suggests that any member of the Armed Forces, military dependent, or civilian DOD employee should affirm, adopt, or adhere to the tenet that any sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin is inherently superior or inferior. Additionally, such organizations or institutions are prohibited from making a distinction or classification of members of the Armed Forces, military dependents, or civilian DOD employees based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. All DOD personnel actions must be based exclusively on individual merit and demonstrated performance.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (15)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 118-2226: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted