Bill > HR3765

This bill, known as the FALCONS (Focusing Academies on Leadership and Cultivating Officers for National Security) Act, seeks to prohibit federal funding for training and education related to critical race theory (CRT), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at five federal service academies: the United States Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy. Specifically, the bill would prevent any federal funds from being used to establish curricula or provide training that incorporates CRT or DEI concepts. Critical race theory is an academic framework that examines systemic racism and how it is embedded in legal and social structures, while diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives typically aim to promote equal opportunities and representation across different demographic groups. The bill appears to be part of a broader political debate about the role of race-related educational approaches in military and academic institutions, with proponents arguing that such training is divisive and detractors contending that it is essential for understanding and addressing systemic inequalities.

Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3765/all-info