HR 515

Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

Summary

Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act 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).

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Sara Jacobs [D-CA-51]
Cosponsors
42
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced
2025-01-16
Latest action
2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-16: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • 2025-01-16: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-16: Introduced in House