What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
Eliminate DEI in the Military Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities (e.g., training) of the Armed Forces, national service academies, or the Department of Defense.
Action Timeline
2025-01-15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2025-01-15
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
2025-01-15
Introduced in House
2025-01-15
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.461 pass?
HR.461 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 48%.
What does HR.461 do?
Eliminate DEI in the Military Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities (e.g., training) of the Armed Forces, national service academies, or the Department of Defense.
Who sponsored HR.461?
HR.461 was sponsored by W. Gregory Steube (R-Florida).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 461 IH: Eliminate DEI in the Military Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 461 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 15, 2025 Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any DEI activity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eliminate DEI in the Military Act . 2. Prohibition on use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the military (a) In general No Federal funds may be obligated or expended for any DEI activity of— (1) an Armed Force; (2) a national service academy; or (3) the Department of Defense. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term DEI activity includes, with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion— (A) a training; (B) a program; (C) educational material; (D) a position of employment; and (E) an appointment. (2) The term national service academy means the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
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