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Proposal:Combatting Racist Training in the Military Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Combatting Racist Training in the Military Act of 2021

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.

Bill Title

Combatting Racist Training in the Military Act of 2021

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2021-05-12: Introduced in House
  • 2021-05-12: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.