HR 1543 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

EQUITY Act

What this bill does

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This bill would ban discrimination in the Department of Defense based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation. It says that requirements for military service should only consider whether someone can meet general service standards and the specific job requirements for their military role. The summary also notes that President Trump signed executive orders in January 2025 stating the U.S. recognizes only male and female sexes and directing the Defense Department to update military medical standards related to gender identity policies.

Introduced

February 24, 2025

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

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