HR 461 United States House · 119th Congress

Eliminate DEI in the Military Act

HR 461, the "Eliminate DEI in the Military Act," prohibits federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities across all military branches, national service academies (like West Point and Annapolis), and the Department of Defense. The bill bans the use of any federal funds for DEI-related training, programs, educational materials, positions, or appointments. It directly affects military personnel, academy students, and staff by eliminating federal support for these initiatives. The key mechanism is a strict funding prohibition, not a requirement for military leaders to take specific actions.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Jan 15, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jan 15, 2025
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W. Gregory Steube
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