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Strengthening the Military: Restoring Merit and Warrior Ethos

This resolution urges the military to restore recruitment, assignment, and promotion of personnel based solely on merit, and to reinforce the warrior ethos. This aims to improve national defense effectiveness and increase military recruitment, potentially impacting national security.
Key points
The military is urged to return to recruiting and promoting individuals based solely on their skills and performance, not other personal characteristics.
Practices seen as undermining military effectiveness, such as overemphasizing diversity at the expense of merit, would be prohibited.
The goal is to boost military recruitment and enhance the nation's defense readiness.
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Print number: 118_HRES_575
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2023-07-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Urging the House of Representatives to restore the Department of Defense's superior warfighting principles of recruiting, assigning, training, promoting, and retaining personnel solely based on merit and ensuring such personnel maintain and display a warrior ethos and crediting Florida legislature for passing the Florida Senate Memorial SM 1382.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_575.

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 2023-07-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The military is urged to return to recruiting and promoting individuals based solely on their skills and performance, not other personal characteristics.
  • Practices seen as undermining military effectiveness, such as overemphasizing diversity at the expense of merit, would be prohibited.
  • The goal is to boost military recruitment and enhance the nation's defense readiness.
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. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

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 2025-12-24.

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