This bill would stop the military and Department of Defense from spending federal money on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. These are initiatives designed to promote workplace diversity and ensure fair treatment across different groups—things like training sessions, hiring practices aimed at recruiting from underrepresented communities, and programs addressing workplace discrimination. The ban would apply to all branches of the Armed Forces, military academies like West Point and Annapolis, and the broader Defense Department. Essentially, any federal dollars currently used for these types of DEI efforts would no longer be allowed. This affects military personnel, academy students, and Defense Department employees who might otherwise participate in or benefit from these programs, as well as the military's ability to conduct diversity-related training and initiatives it may currently consider important for recruitment, retention, and unit cohesion.

Eliminate DEI in the Military Act

Steube, W. Gregory

Eliminate DEI in the Military Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities (e.g., training) of the Armed Forces, national service academies, or the Department of Defense.