S-2091 : Still Just a Bill

The "Restoring Lethality Act" (S. 2091) aims to eliminate statutory provisions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the Department of Defense (DoD). Key provisions of the bill include:

• Eliminating DEI-related duties of the Secretary of Defense: This involves removing requirements to measure and ensure diversity and inclusion efforts within the DoD.
• Repealing the position of Chief Diversity Officer: The bill seeks to abolish the statutory basis for this role within the DoD.
• Removing diversity considerations in selection boards: Language requiring consideration of diversity when forming promotion and other selection boards would be removed.
• Repealing provisions related to diversity in military leadership: The bill aims to eliminate specific sections of law focused on promoting diversity in military leadership roles.
• Eliminating gender identity and pronoun identification in official correspondence: The bill would repeal the section of law that allows for the voluntary identification of gender identity and personal pronouns.
• Modifying human relations training: The bill seeks to change the focus of human relations training to emphasize "honor, excellence, courage, and commitment," instead of diversity-related topics.
• Repealing requirements for a strategic plan for diversity and inclusion: The bill would eliminate the mandate for the DoD to develop and maintain a strategic plan focused on DEI.
• Eliminating Senior Advisors for Diversity and Inclusion: The bill would repeal the section of law that requires military departments and the Coast Guard to have senior advisors focused on diversity and inclusion.

In essence, the bill seeks to remove all statutory requirements for DEI initiatives within the Department of Defense.