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H.R. 1228

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To prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
February 28, 2023
Cosponsors (63)
0D 63R
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Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Armed Forces and academic institutions of the Department of Defense from promoting specified anti-American and racist theories (e.g., that any race is inherently superior or inferior to any other race). Specifically, the bill prohibits including anti-American and racist theories or materials in curricula, reading lists, seminars, workshops, trainings, or other educational or professional settings in a manner that could appear as sponsorship, approval, or endorsement; contracting with, hiring, or otherwise engaging speakers, consultants, diversity trainers, and other persons for the purpose of advocating anti-American and racist theories; compelling members of the Armed Forces to affirm or profess belief in anti-American and racist theories; and segregating members of the Armed Forces by race in any setting, including educational and training sessions.

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