Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

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.
Congress
118
Number
S - 556
Introduced on
2023-02-28
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/28/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Constitution and constitutional amendments•
Higher education•
Military education and training•
Military personnel and dependents•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Teaching, teachers, curricula•
U.S. history

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Latest Summary3/27/2023

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 r...

Latest Action2/28/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.