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119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 515: Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 16, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
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  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 16, 2025

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).

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Cosponsors

52

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Sara Jacobs D-CA SponsorIntroduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History

  1. Jan 16, 2025Introduced in the House by Sara Jacobs.
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  1. Jan 16, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Jan 16, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.