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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1095Department of DefenseFederal officials

Restoring Military Focus Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it changes the Pentagon's approach to diversity and inclusion. If passed, it means the military would no longer have a dedicated senior leader whose job is to focus on these issues, potentially altering how the Department of Defense addresses fairness, equal opportunity, and representation among its ranks.

This bill reflects differing views on the importance and effectiveness of specific diversity and inclusion roles within the military. If it becomes law, it would signal a move away from having a centralized, high-level office for these efforts, while if it doesn't pass, the existing structure, or similar ones, could continue to operate.

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PROVISION 01

The bill eliminates the position of the Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense.

This provision directly removes a senior leadership role responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Pentagon.

PROVISION 02

It repeals the specific legal sections that established the Chief Diversity Officer role and a related Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion position.

This ensures the legal basis for these specific positions is removed from federal law.

PROVISION 03

The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to create any new position within the Department of Defense that is the same as or substantially similar to the Chief Diversity Officer or the Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion.

This prevents the Pentagon from simply renaming or re-establishing a similar role to bypass the elimination of the specific positions.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1095

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 6, 2025

Last actionFeb 6, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025

House BillHR 1095Department of DefenseFederal officials

Restoring Military Focus Act

INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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The bill eliminates the position of the Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense.

This provision directly removes a senior leadership role responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Pentagon.

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It repeals the specific legal sections that established the Chief Diversity Officer role and a related Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion position.

This ensures the legal basis for these specific positions is removed from federal law.

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This prevents the Pentagon from simply renaming or re-establishing a similar role to bypass the elimination of the specific positions.

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Date of the enactment of this Act

The bill takes effect upon its enactment, meaning the positions would be eliminated immediately once the bill becomes law.

GLOSSARY

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Department of Defense: The executive branch department of the U.S. government responsible for the military and national security. Often referred to as the Pentagon.
Chief Diversity Officer: A high-ranking official whose job is to oversee efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organization.
Repealed: To cancel or withdraw a law or a legal provision, making it no longer valid.
Title 10, United States Code: A section of U.S. federal law that outlines the role of the armed forces.
Obligated or expended funds: Refers to federal money that has been committed for a specific purpose (obligated) or actually spent (expended).
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): An annual federal law that specifies the budget and expenditures of the U.S. Department of Defense.

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