WARRIOR Act
HR 3278, the WARRIOR Act, restricts diversity initiatives within the U.S. military. It prohibits considering race, ethnicity, gender, or national origin in military assignments, promotions, or accessions; freezes hiring for Defense Department diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles; and requires a report on DEI program costs and staffing by December 2023. The bill also mandates gender-neutral physical standards for military personnel and bans the use of critical race theory in military training. An additional provision directs the Secretary of Defense to appoint a COVID policy director to address involuntary separations over vaccination refusal. The bill directly affects all military personnel and Defense Department hiring practices.
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May 2023
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Introduced May 11, 2023
Last action May 11, 2023
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May 11, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
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May 11, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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