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Military Personnel Decisions Must Be Based Exclusively on Merit and Performance.

This bill mandates that all Department of Defense personnel actions, including promotions and assignments, must rely solely on individual merit and demonstrated performance. It prohibits compelling service members, their families, or civilian employees to affirm beliefs that any race or sex is inherently superior or inferior. The goal is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified individuals within the military structure.
Key points
Military promotions, assignments, and training must be based exclusively on individual merit and demonstrated performance.
Prohibits the DoD from forcing service members or employees to adopt specific ideological tenets regarding racial or gender superiority/inferiority.
Restricts the use of racial, ethnic, or national origin classifications in DoD personnel actions (except for required data collection).
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Print number: 118_S_1811
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1811.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military promotions, assignments, and training must be based exclusively on individual merit and demonstrated performance.
  • Prohibits the DoD from forcing service members or employees to adopt specific ideological tenets regarding racial or gender superiority/inferiority.
  • Restricts the use of racial, ethnic, or national origin classifications in DoD personnel actions (except for required data collection).
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 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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