This bill would stop the use of Federal funds for any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activity carried out by an Armed Force, a national service academy, or the Department of Defense. The bill defines "DEI activity" to include trainings, programs, educational materials, positions of employment, and appointments. It names the national service academies as the Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy. The bill was introduced January 15, 2025, by Representative W. Steube and was referred to committee and a subcommittee.
If enacted, federal money could not be spent on DEI trainings, DEI programs, DEI-related educational materials, DEI staff positions, or DEI appointments in the listed parts of the military and in the named service academies. The text applies to the Armed Forces, the Department of Defense, and the five named national service academies.
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