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Prohibiting Defense Department Funds for Drag Shows

This bill aims to prevent the Department of Defense from using public funds to organize, promote, or host drag shows as part of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This means taxpayer money will not be allocated for such events within the military.
Key points
Prohibits the Department of Defense from spending money on drag shows.
Applies to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the military.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8720
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Process start date: 2022-08-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the availability of funds for the Department of Defense for organizing, promoting, or hosting drag shows as a means of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8720.

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 2022-08-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the Department of Defense from spending money on drag shows.
  • Applies to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the military.
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. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6].

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 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security