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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories.
AI Summary
This bill, the Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023, prohibits the U.S. Armed Forces and academic institutions controlled by the Department of Defense from promoting certain "anti-American and racist theories," such as the belief that the United States is fundamentally racist, that the Constitution is a racist document, or that an individual's worth is determined by their race. The bill defines "promote" to include including such theories in curricula, hiring speakers to advocate them, compelling members to affirm belief in them, and segregating individuals by race. However, the bill specifies that it does not restrict protected speech or prevent individuals from accessing materials for research or study, and allows for contextual education on such theories.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (64)
Dan Bishop (R)*,
Robert Aderholt (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Brian Babin (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Lauren Boebert (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Josh Brecheen (R),
Ken Buck (R),
Michael Burgess (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Jerry Carl (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
George Devolder-Santos (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Bob Good (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Mark Green (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Harriet Hageman (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
John Joyce (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Doug Lamborn (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Anna Luna (R),
Nancy Mace (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Mary Miller (R),
John Moolenaar (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Bill Posey (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Chip Roy (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Michael Waltz (R),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 02/28/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Defense
- ‐ Personnel Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1228/all-info | 03/01/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1228/BILLS-118hr1228ih.pdf | 04/18/2023 |
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