Preserve Military Recognition Act of 2023
The Preserve Military Recognition Act of 2023 (HR 5579) reverses a Department of Defense policy change that required using the gender-neutral pronoun "themself" in joint military decoration citations for two or more service members. The bill mandates that such citations must instead use gender-specific pronouns (like "his" or "her"), restoring the pre-August 2023 practice. This directly affects the Department of Defense’s process for drafting and issuing military awards, ensuring citation language aligns with the recipients’ gender. The bill does not alter eligibility for decorations but specifically targets the wording in official award documentation.
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Introduced Sep 19, 2023
Last action Sep 19, 2023
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Sep 19, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 19, 2023
House · Introduced
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W. Gregory Steube
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