Restoring Merit in the Military Act
Rep. Mace Introduces the Restoring Merit in the Military Act
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Armed Services for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill addresses a very controversial topic and is likely to face strong opposition from the other party in the Senate.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Active duty service members would see all career decisions, from promotions to school selections to command assignments, governed strictly by individual merit. This could benefit those who feel current diversity considerations put them at a disadvantage, while potentially disadvantaging those from underrepresented groups who have benefited from efforts to broaden representation in leadership. The change affects the entire military career pipeline for over 1.3 million active duty members.
“All Department of Defense military personnel actions, including accessions, promotions, assignments, command selection, and military and civil schooling selection and training, shall be based exclusively on individual merit, fitness, capability, and performance.”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Restoring Merit in the Military Act
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