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S. 221 (118th)

DEI Pay Cap Act of 2023

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Introduced

1 February 2023

Last action

1 February 2023 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Subjects

Defence, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence · Education

Summary

DEI Pay Cap Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (DOD) from appointing or employing a military or civilian employee with a rank or grade in excess of E-5 base pay or GS-5 (not adjusted for locality) for any position with specified diversity, equity, and inclusion components. Specifically, DOD may not appoint such individuals to positions with duties that include (1) developing and implementing diversity, equity and inclusion policy; (2) leading working groups and councils to develop diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and objectives to measure performance and outcomes; and (3) creating and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion education, training, and workshops for military and civilian personnel. Any military or civilian employee who has been appointed to such a position and holds a rank or grade in excess of E-5 or GS-5 must be reassigned to another position not later than 180 days after the enactment of this bill.

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Timeline

  1. 1 February 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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