Jim Banks (R-IN)
Military DEI Repeal Act of 2026
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
This bill is known as the ``Military DEI Repeal Act of 2026''. It was introduced in the Senate on September 29, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to modify provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the military. It specifically makes changes to diversity requirements for selection boards. It also repeals the pronoun policy and changes human relations training.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 11
- Scored -4
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
Section 2(b) repeals military pronoun policies, which may negatively impact LGBTQ service members.
- Scored -4
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
Section 2(b) of the bill repeals pronoun policies within the military, which may adversely affect LGBTQ service members.
- Scored -3
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
Removing diversity requirements from military selection boards under Section 2(a) could negatively affect advancement opportunities for Black service members.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(c) changes human relations training under section 2001(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, to strictly include honor, excellence, courage, and commitment, which could be seen as positive for focusing training directly on core values.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) removes diversity requirements for selection boards by striking the last sentence in sections 573(b), 612(a)(1), and 14102(b) of title 10, United States Code, which might be viewed negatively by individuals who support diversity initiatives in military promotions and leadership.
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Section 2(b) completely repeals section 986 of title 10, United States Code, which relates to the pronoun policy, potentially burdening or negatively impacting groups who rely on these specific policies.
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 LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Section 2(b) repeals military pronoun policies, which may negatively impact LGBTQ service members. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Removing diversity requirements from military selection boards under Section 2(a) could negatively affect advancement opportunities for Black service members. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Removing diversity requirements from military selection boards under Section 2(a) could negatively affect advancement opportunities for Asian American service members. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Removing diversity requirements from military selection boards under Section 2(a) could negatively affect advancement opportunities for Hispanic service members. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Removing diversity requirements from military selection boards under Section 2(a) could negatively affect advancement opportunities for Native American service members. Would women be better off under this? — Section 2(a) eliminates diversity mandates for military selection boards, potentially reducing institutional support for women's advancement in the armed forces. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The repeal of DEI programs and policies in the military may be viewed unfavorably by veterans who support inclusive military environments.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — Section 2(b) of the bill repeals pronoun policies within the military, which may adversely affect LGBTQ service members. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Section 2(a) removes diversity requirements for military selection boards, potentially impacting gender diversity initiatives in leadership. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Section 2(a) removes diversity requirements for military selection boards, which may negatively impact racial equity initiatives in promotions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies may negatively impact service members who rely on such supportive institutional frameworks.
- 9/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
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