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Banning Promotion of Racist and Anti-American Theories in US Military Training.

This bill aims to prohibit the US Armed Forces and Department of Defense academic institutions from promoting theories that define the US as fundamentally racist or judge individuals based on race. For service members, this means mandatory training and educational curricula must be revised to exclude content suggesting racial superiority, inferiority, or inherent oppression. The goal is to foster unity and allegiance to constitutional principles, ensuring personnel are not compelled to affirm specific racial beliefs.
Key points
Prohibits the US military from promoting theories claiming the US is a fundamentally racist country or that the Constitution is a racist document.
Bans the segregation of service members by race during training and educational sessions.
Military personnel cannot be compelled to affirm belief in theories stating that an individual's moral worth is determined by their race.
The bill does not restrict the protected speech of service members or access to materials for independent research.
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Print number: 118_S_556
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2023-02-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_556.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the US military from promoting theories claiming the US is a fundamentally racist country or that the Constitution is a racist document.
  • Bans the segregation of service members by race during training and educational sessions.
  • Military personnel cannot be compelled to affirm belief in theories stating that an individual's moral worth is determined by their race.
  • The bill does not restrict the protected speech of service members or access to materials for independent research.
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. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

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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