United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 15 D cosponsors

HR 5054 — Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces.

Bill Text

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The bill adds a new section to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces based on various identity factors.

  • 10 U.S.C. § 986

    Sec. 986. Prohibition on discrimination (a) Prohibition.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), discrimination within the Department of Defense against an individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation, is prohibited. (2) A qualification established or applied regarding eligibility for service in an armed force shall take into account only the ability of an individual to meet-- (A) general occupational standards for military service; and (B) the particular military occupational specialty. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. (2) The term `sex' includes-- (A) a sex stereotype; (B) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; and (C) sex characteristics, including intersex traits. (3) The term `sex stereotype' includes-- (A) stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity; (B) an expectation of how an individual represents or communicates their gender to others through behavior, clothing, hairstyle, activity, voice, mannerism, or body characteristic; (C) the expectation that an individual will consistently identify with only one gender; and (D) an expectation regarding the appropriateness of a role for a certain sex.

    This establishes a legal framework to prevent discrimination based on identity within the Department of Defense.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 532 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5054 do?
To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces.
Who sponsors HR 5054?
HR 5054 is sponsored by Strickland, Marilyn (Democratic), Escobar, Veronica (Democratic), Sewell, Terri A. (Democratic), Horsford, Steven (Democratic), Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), McClellan, Jennifer L. (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Carson, André (Democratic), Sánchez, Linda T. (Democratic), Espaillat, Adriano (Democratic), Adams, Alma S. (Democratic), Torres, Norma J. (Democratic), Sherrill, Mikie (Democratic), and Lieu, Ted (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5054?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5054?
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