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To prohibit the availability of funds for the Department of Defense for organizing, promoting, or hosting drag shows as a means of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
12/29/2022, 7:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8720
Bill 117 hr 8720 aims to prevent the Department of Defense from using funds to support drag shows as part of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The bill specifically prohibits the use of funds for organizing, promoting, or hosting drag shows within the Department of Defense.
The bill is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support activities that some may view as controversial or inappropriate within the military. Supporters of the bill argue that drag shows are not necessary for promoting diversity and inclusion within the Department of Defense, and that funds should be allocated to more traditional forms of diversity training and education.
Opponents of the bill argue that it is discriminatory and goes against the principles of diversity and inclusion. They believe that drag shows can be a valuable tool for promoting understanding and acceptance of different gender identities and expressions within the military. Overall, the passage of Bill 117 hr 8720 would have significant implications for how the Department of Defense approaches diversity and inclusion initiatives, particularly in relation to the use of funds for supporting drag shows.
The bill is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used to support activities that some may view as controversial or inappropriate within the military. Supporters of the bill argue that drag shows are not necessary for promoting diversity and inclusion within the Department of Defense, and that funds should be allocated to more traditional forms of diversity training and education.
Opponents of the bill argue that it is discriminatory and goes against the principles of diversity and inclusion. They believe that drag shows can be a valuable tool for promoting understanding and acceptance of different gender identities and expressions within the military. Overall, the passage of Bill 117 hr 8720 would have significant implications for how the Department of Defense approaches diversity and inclusion initiatives, particularly in relation to the use of funds for supporting drag shows.
Congressional Summary of HR 8720
This bill prohibits Department of Defense funding from being obligated or expended to organize, promote, or host drag shows as a means of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8720
Bill HR 8720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 16, 2022. Bill HR 8720 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 16, 2022. Bill HR 8720's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of August 16, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8720
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8720
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8720
To prohibit the availability of funds for the Department of Defense for organizing, promoting, or hosting drag shows as a means of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
To prohibit the availability of funds for the Department of Defense for organizing, promoting, or hosting drag shows as a means of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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