Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023
HR 1228 prohibits the U.S. military and Department of Defense-operated academic institutions from promoting specific anti-American or racist theories in training. It bans military programs that teach ideas such as "the U.S. is fundamentally racist," "the Constitution is fundamentally racist," or that "an individual’s worth is determined by race." The bill explicitly states it does not restrict protected speech, research access, or educational contexts that clearly disavow military endorsement of such theories. This directly affects military training curricula, workshops, and educational materials within the armed forces.
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
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1 primary · 63 co-sponsors
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