HR. 1543In Committee
EQUITY Act
Prohibits Department of Defense discrimination in military service decisions based on race, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits Department of Defense discrimination in military service decisions based on race, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation
Key points
- Require service eligibility standards
- Prohibit DOD discrimination
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-24 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityEmployment discrimination and employee rightsMilitary personnel and dependentsRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination