HR 515 119th Congress House In Committee

Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. · Jan 16, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act This bill addresses the standards for eligibility for service in the Armed Forces. Specifically, the bill provides that any qualifications established or applied relating to eligibility for service in any of the Armed Forces must not include any criteria relating to the race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics) of an individual. Additionally, any personnel policy developed or implemented by a military department with respect to members of the Armed Forces must ensure equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics).

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]
Independent · CA
Cosponsors (42)
Rep. SorensenRep. BalintRep. RandallRep. NadlerRep. McGovernRep. TokudaRep. TakanoDel. NortonRep. GarciaRep. Tlaib+32 more

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