Readiness Over Wokeness Act

Summary#

The bill would bar people with a current or past diagnosis of gender dysphoria, related symptoms, or a history of gender-affirming care from serving in the Armed Forces. It would require the military to discharge members covered by the ban. For members discharged solely under this rule, the bill would waive certain repayment and remaining service obligations. It would also require a review of their eligibility for classified access, or revoke that eligibility in specified cases.

What it means for you#

A person affected by the ban could not serve in the Armed Forces and would be administratively discharged. If no other reason for separation applies, the person would not have to repay certain benefits or complete a service obligation. Their eligibility for classified access could be reviewed or revoked as described in the bill.

Expenses#

The bill provides for waiving certain repayment obligations for affected members discharged under its terms. No publicly available information on other expenses or a cost estimate is provided.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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