Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-13T09:23:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 515 Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/13/2025, 9:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 515

Bill 119 HR 515, also known as the "Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act," aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces. The bill seeks to address issues of discrimination within the military and ensure that all service members are treated fairly and equally.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. It also prohibits retaliation against service members who report discrimination or participate in investigations related to discrimination.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the military justice system and increase prevention of discrimination within the Armed Forces. This includes training for service members and leaders on preventing discrimination, as well as establishing reporting mechanisms for incidents of discrimination. Overall, Bill 119 HR 515 aims to promote a more inclusive and equitable environment within the military, ensuring that all service members are treated with respect and dignity regardless of their background or identity.

Congressional Summary of HR 515

Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

This bill addresses the standards for eligibility for service in the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill provides that any qualifications established or applied relating to eligibility for service in any of the Armed Forces must not include any criteria relating to the race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics) of an individual.

Additionally, any personnel policy developed or implemented by a military department with respect to members of the Armed Forces must ensure equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics).

Current Status of Bill HR 515

Bill HR 515 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 515 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 515's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 16, 2025

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Comments

Philip Day

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10 months ago

Ugh, can you believe this bill? It's like, really? Why are they even bothering with this? It's just gonna cause more problems, mark my words. I mean, come on, who even thought this was a good idea? It's just gonna make things more complicated, and I don't have time for that. Just leave things the way they are, it's fine.