Bill > S556

This bill, titled the "Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023," proposes to prohibit the United States Armed Forces and Department of Defense academic institutions 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 individuals' worth is determined by their race. The bill defines "promote" to include incorporating these theories into curricula, hiring speakers who advocate them, and compelling members of the Armed Forces to affirm such beliefs. However, the bill explicitly states that it does not restrict protected speech or prevent individuals from accessing these materials for research or independent study. The bill aims to ensure that the Armed Forces train leaders who love the United States and its founding principles of equality and individual rights.