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H.R. 461 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Steube, W. Gregory (R-FL) (Introduced 01/15/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.69 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; House - Armed Services Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/15/2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/15/2025)
Eliminate DEI in the Military Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities (e.g., training) of the Armed Forces, national service academies, or the Department of Defense.
119 HR 461 IH: Eliminate DEI in the Military Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 461IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 15, 2025Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo prohibit the use of Federal funds for any DEI activity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Eliminate DEI in the Military Act.2.Prohibition on use of funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in the military(a)In generalNo Federal funds may be obligated or expended for any DEI activity of—(1)an Armed Force;(2)a national service academy; or(3)the Department of Defense.(b)DefinitionsIn this section:(1)The term DEI activity includes, with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion—(A)a training;(B)a program;(C)educational material; (D)a position of employment; and(E)an appointment.(2)The term national service academy means the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/15/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 01/15/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 01/15/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Eliminate DEI in the Military Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To prohibit the use of Federal funds for any DEI activity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Eliminate DEI in the Military Act |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 01/15/2025 Referred To |
| House - Armed Services Committee | 01/15/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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