# Plain Language Summary: H.R. 3825

This bill would prevent the Department of Defense from spending any money on adult cabaret performances. That means military bases, military facilities, and military budgets cannot be used to host, promote, or pay for shows featuring exotic dancers, go-go dancers, topless dancers, strippers, or similar adult entertainment acts. The bill also prevents the military from using its facilities to hold these kinds of performances, even if someone else is paying for the show itself.

The bill defines "adult cabaret performance" pretty specifically—it's entertainment like exotic dancing or impersonation acts that are designed to appeal to adult interests. So this isn't about banning all entertainment on military bases; it's narrowly focused on this particular category of adult-oriented performances.

In practical terms, this would mainly affect military bases and military-run facilities. If a military base was planning to host an adult entertainment show as part of a morale event or fundraiser, they wouldn't be allowed to do it under this bill. Military personnel wouldn't be able to use Department of Defense money or facilities for these performances. For most civilians and military members, this wouldn't have much day-to-day impact unless they were involved in planning entertainment events at military installations. The bill is essentially saying that taxpayer money designated for military purposes shouldn't go toward this type of entertainment.

To prohibit the use of Department of Defense funds for adult cabaret performances.

Rosendale, Matthew M.

 <p>This bill prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds or facilities for hosting, advertising, or otherwise supporting an adult cabaret performance (i.e., a performance that features topless dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, strippers, or male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to prurient interest).</p>