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Prohibiting Racist Theories in US Military: Protecting Unity and Mission

This bill aims to prohibit the promotion of theories in the U.S. Armed Forces and Department of Defense academic institutions that deem the U.S. as racist or promote racial division. The goal is to ensure military training focuses on unity and defending the Constitution, without introducing ideas that could undermine morale and trust among service members. For citizens, this means the military will concentrate on its core mission, avoiding controversial ideologies.
Key points
Prohibits promoting theories that the U.S. is a fundamentally racist country or that the Constitution is a racist document.
Bans teaching that an individual's moral character or responsibility is determined by their race.
Forbids racial segregation in military training and other settings.
The act does not restrict protected speech, access to materials for research, or contextual education.
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Print number: 117_HR_3134
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Combatting Racist Training in the Military Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3134.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits promoting theories that the U.S. is a fundamentally racist country or that the Constitution is a racist document.
  • Bans teaching that an individual's moral character or responsibility is determined by their race.
  • Forbids racial segregation in military training and other settings.
  • The act does not restrict protected speech, access to materials for research, or contextual education.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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