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S. 556 (118th)

Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023

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Introduced

28 February 2023

Last action

28 February 2023 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Armed Forces and academic institutions of the Department of Defense from promoting specified anti-American and racist theories (e.g., that any race is inherently superior or inferior to any other race). Specifically, the bill prohibits including anti-American and racist theories or materials in curricula, reading lists, seminars, workshops, trainings, or other educational or professional settings in a manner that could appear as sponsorship, approval, or endorsement; contracting with, hiring, or otherwise engaging speakers, consultants, diversity trainers, and other persons for the purpose of advocating anti-American and racist theories; compelling members of the Armed Forces to affirm or profess belief in anti-American and racist theories; and segregating members of the Armed Forces by race in any setting, including educational and training sessions.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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