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US HB515
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sara Jacobs
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 37 of title 10, United States Code to add new section 651a prohibiting discrimination in Armed Forces eligibility and service
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Requires military service qualifications to be based solely on an individual's ability to meet occupational standards for general military service and specific military occupational specialties
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Prohibits eligibility criteria based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and intersex traits)
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Mandates that all personnel policies ensure equality of treatment and opportunity for Armed Forces members regardless of protected characteristics
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Introduced January 16, 2025 by Rep. Jacobs and Rep. Sorensen, referred to House Committee on Armed Services
Legislative Description
Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
1/16/2025