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Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Congressional Summary of S 556
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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Current Status of Bill S 556
Bill S 556 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill S 556 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 28, 2023. Bill S 556's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of February 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 556
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 556
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Higher education
- Military education and training
- Military personnel and dependents
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- U.S. history
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 556
Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023
Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023
A bill to prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 556
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