A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "FALCONS Act," aims to prohibit Federal service academies from offering specific types of training and education. It specifically targets curricula or programs based on critical race theory, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The prohibition applies to the use of Federal funds for these purposes. The institutions affected include the United States Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would white Americans be better off under this?
Proponents may view the removal of these curricula as a return to traditional leadership training.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill restricts the allocation of federal funds for specific educational programs.
- Scored +1
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill uses federal authority to restrict curriculum standards at federal service academies.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -5
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
By prohibiting DEI training, the bill may limit efforts to address systemic racial disparities within service academies.
- Scored -3
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The removal of DEI and CRT education may negatively impact racial equity initiatives for African American students.
- Scored -3
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The prohibition of DEI training often impacts programs supporting LGBTQ+ students.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Funds: The bill prevents Federal funds from being used to establish a curriculum or provide training based on critical race theory, diversity, equity, and inclusion at specific institutions (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Educational Restrictions: No Federal funds may be obligated or expended to establish a curriculum or provide training/education based on critical race theory, diversity, equity, and inclusion at the United States Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, or Merchant Marine Academy (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would white Americans be better off under this? — Proponents may view the removal of these curricula as a return to traditional leadership training. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The removal of DEI and CRT education may negatively impact racial equity initiatives for African American students. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The prohibition of DEI training often impacts programs supporting LGBTQ+ students. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The prohibition of diversity training could impact minority student support structures. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The prohibition of diversity training could impact minority student support structures. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The prohibition of diversity training could impact minority student support structures. Would students be better off under this? — The bill restricts the scope of educational curriculum available at service academies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — By prohibiting DEI training, the bill may limit efforts to address systemic racial disparities within service academies.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill restricts the allocation of federal funds for specific educational programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill uses federal authority to restrict curriculum standards at federal service academies.
- 6/6/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House