H.R.515

Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

Introduced·1/16/25

Federal HB515 prohibits gender discrimination in the Armed Forces.

Federal HB515, the Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act, amends title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces. The bill introduces a new section prohibiting gender discrimination in eligibility for service and personnel policies. It mandates that qualifications for service and personnel policies must not include criteria relating to race, color, national origin, religion, or sex, including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics.

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Armed Services Committee
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History

Jan 16, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 16, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.