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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 556

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsHigher educationMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 556

Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023A bill to prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories.
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