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Restoring Merit in the Military: Equal Opportunity and Racial Neutrality

This act aims to ensure that all military personnel decisions, such as recruitment, promotions, and assignments, are based solely on individual merit, fitness, capability, and performance. It prohibits the consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin, with a limited exception for specific foreign missions, thereby promoting equal opportunities for all service members.
Key points
All military career decisions will be based exclusively on individual merit, fitness, capability, and performance, ensuring fair treatment.
Consideration of an individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin in military personnel actions is prohibited, promoting racial neutrality.
A limited exception exists for specific, unconventional foreign missions where demographic factors may be considered for mission success, requiring combatant commander approval and reporting to Congress.
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Print number: 119_HR_5025
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2025-08-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Merit in the Military Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5025.

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 2025-08-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All military career decisions will be based exclusively on individual merit, fitness, capability, and performance, ensuring fair treatment.
  • Consideration of an individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin in military personnel actions is prohibited, promoting racial neutrality.
  • A limited exception exists for specific, unconventional foreign missions where demographic factors may be considered for mission success, requiring combatant commander approval and reporting to Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

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 2025-12-23.

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