Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)
Restoring Lethality Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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
The Restoring Lethality Act aims to eliminate various statutory provisions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department of Defense. It modifies the duties of the Secretary of Defense by striking specific paragraphs and clauses. The bill repeals the position of Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense. It also removes requirements related to diversity in selection boards and military leadership. Additionally, the Act repeals provisions regarding the identification of gender or personal pronouns in official correspondence. Finally, it changes the focus of human relations training to center on honor, excellence, courage, and commitment.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would white Americans be better off under this?
The removal of DEI-specific mandates may reduce competition or competition-related focus on diversity for those not targeted by such programs.
The opposite· 3 of 10
- Scored -6
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The elimination of diversity initiatives and disaggregated data collection reduces mechanisms used to track and promote racial equity within the DoD.
- Scored -5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The removal of diversity leadership and data disaggregation impacts racial equity initiatives.
- Scored -5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The removal of diversity leadership and data disaggregation impacts racial equity initiatives.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Redefinition of Human Relations Training: Under Section 2, subsection (f), training will now include "honor, excellence, courage, and commitment," which changes the current scope of human relations training within the Department of Defense.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Repeal of Chief Diversity Officer: Section 2, subsection (b) repeals the position of Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense.
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Elimination of Diversity in Selection Boards: Section 2, subsection (c) strikes language regarding diversity in promotion selection boards and repeals specific sections related to other selection boards.
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Removal of Diversity in Military Leadership: Section 2, subsection (d) repeals Section 656 of title 10, United States Code, which pertains to diversity in military leadership.
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Removal of Gender/Pronoun Identification: Section 2, subsection (e) repeals the section regarding the identification of gender or personal pronouns in official correspondence.
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Repeal of Strategic Plan for Diversity and Inclusion: Section 2, subsection (g) repeals the requirement for a strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.
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Repeal of Senior Advisors: Section 2, subsection (h) repeals the provision for senior advisors for diversity and inclusion for the military departments and Coast Guard.
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Changes to Data Reporting: Section 2, subsection (a) strikes references to data being "disaggregated by gender, race, and ethnicity" in several parts of the United States Code.
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? — The removal of DEI-specific mandates may reduce competition or competition-related focus on diversity for those not targeted by such programs. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The removal of diversity leadership and data disaggregation impacts racial equity initiatives. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The removal of diversity leadership and data disaggregation impacts racial equity initiatives. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The removal of diversity leadership and data disaggregation impacts racial equity initiatives. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The repeal of gender and pronoun identification requirements negatively impacts recognition of identity. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The removal of diversity leadership and data disaggregation impacts racial equity initiatives. Would women be better off under this? — The repeal of gender and pronoun identification and diversity in leadership may impact gender-specific progress tracking.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The elimination of diversity initiatives and disaggregated data collection reduces mechanisms used to track and promote racial equity within the DoD. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Removing requirements for gender-based data and identity recognition impacts existing gender equality frameworks. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The repeal of gender and pronoun identification requirements may negatively impact LGBTQ community visibility and recognition in official correspondence.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Striking the requirement for disaggregated data reduces transparency regarding demographic trends within the military.
- 6/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.