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To eliminate the position of the Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
2/7/2025, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1095
The bill does not provide any additional information on what these other purposes may be, but it is clear that the main focus of the bill is to remove the Chief Diversity Officer position. It is important to note that the bill does not mention any potential impact on diversity and inclusion efforts within the Department of Defense.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 1095 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to eliminate a specific position within the Department of Defense without providing much context or reasoning behind the decision. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what potential implications it may have on diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Department of Defense.
Congressional Summary of HR 1095
Restoring Military Focus Act
This bill eliminates the position of Chief Diversity Officer within the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as the position of Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within the military departments. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish similar positions to that of Chief Diversity Officer or Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within DOD.
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, which directed the termination of all federal diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs, offices, and positions, including Chief Diversity Officer positions. On January 27, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled Restoring America's Fighting Force, which specifically directed the abolishment of every diversity, equity and inclusion office within DOD and the Department of Homeland Security with regard to the Coast Guard.
