Bill > S2091

This bill seeks to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) provisions within the Department of Defense (DoD) by systematically removing multiple existing statutory requirements related to diversity. Specifically, the bill would repeal sections of law that mandate tracking demographic data, require diversity considerations in military selection boards, eliminate the Chief Diversity Officer position, remove requirements for gender and racial diversity reporting, and strike provisions related to human relations training. The bill would replace existing human relations training language with a focus on "honor, excellence, courage, and commitment" and remove references to tracking personnel demographics by gender, race, and ethnicity. Additionally, the bill would eliminate strategic plans for diversity and inclusion and remove senior advisory positions focused on diversity within military departments and the Coast Guard. These changes effectively dismantle existing DEI infrastructure and reporting mechanisms within the DoD, with the apparent goal of shifting focus away from demographic representation and toward what the bill's sponsors likely view as more traditional military values and meritocratic selection processes.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2091/all-info