Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023

United States118th CongressS-556Senate
Updated: Feb 28, 2023

Summary

Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Armed Forces and academic institutions of the Department of Defense from promoting specified anti-American and racist theories (e.g., that any race is inherently superior or inferior to any other race). Specifically, the bill prohibits including anti-American and racist theories or materials in curricula, reading lists, seminars, workshops, trainings, or other educational or professional settings in a manner that could appear as sponsorship, approval, or endorsement; contracting with, hiring, or otherwise engaging speakers, consultants, diversity trainers, and other persons for the purpose of advocating anti-American and racist theories; compelling members of the Armed Forces to affirm or profess belief in anti-American and racist theories; and segregating members of the Armed Forces by race in any setting, including educational and training sessions.

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HR-1228: Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Senate

  2. Introduced in Senate

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