Restoring Military Focus Act
Sponsored By: Representative Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced
Summary
Removes the Department of Defense's Chief Diversity Officer and bans federal funding for similar senior diversity roles.
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- Service members and commanders: Deletes the statutory Chief Diversity Officer position from Title 10 of the U.S. Code.
- Department of Defense staff: Repeals the 2021 NDAA provision that created a Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion.
- Federal funding and hiring: Prohibits using any federal funds to establish a position that is the same as or substantially similar to either of those roles.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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End and ban Defense diversity jobs
If enacted, this bill would remove two diversity leadership jobs at the Defense Department. It would repeal the Chief Diversity Officer and the Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion roles. It would also bar the Department from using federal money to create new jobs that are the same or very similar. These changes would take effect upon enactment. The impact would mainly be on Defense staff and offices tied to these roles.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
FL • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
SC • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
CO • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
TN • R
Sponsored 2/6/2025
Roll Call Votes
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