Eliminate DEI in the Military Act
The Eliminate DEI in the Military Act would prohibit the use of any federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities within the U.S. Armed Forces, the national service academies (United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy), and the Department of Defense. In practical terms, this means no federal money may be obligated or spent on DEI training, programs, educational materials, employment positions, or appointments in these entities. The bill is titled, introduces a narrow definition of DEI activities, and leaves the bill open to additional provisions later (as indicated by “and for other purposes”). It has been referred to the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition on federal funds: No federal funds may be obligated or expended for any DEI activity in the Armed Forces, national service academies, or the Department of Defense.
- 2Scope of DEI activities: DEI activities include training, programs, educational materials, employment positions, and appointments related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- 3National service academies defined: The bill specifies the five service academies (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy) as the relevant institutions.
- 4No stated exceptions: The text provided does not include any carve-outs or exceptions to the prohibition.
- 5Process and title: The bill is introduced in the House as H.R. 461, titled “Eliminate DEI in the Military Act,” and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.