HR1228-118

Introduced

To prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 28, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The founding principles of the United States include the belief, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal and are endowed and requires prohibition on promotion of anti-American and racist theories The United States Armed Forces and academic institutions operated or controlled by the Department of Defense shall not promote the following. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, reporting requirements, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Education, Housing, Environment, and Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The founding principles of the United States include the belief, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal and are endowed...
  • Requires prohibition on promotion of anti-American and racist theories The United States Armed Forces and academic institutions operated or controlled by the Department of Defense shall not promote the following...

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The founding principles of the United States include the belief, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal and are endowed and requires prohibition on promotion of anti-American and racist theories The United States Armed Forces and academic institutions operated or controlled by the Department of Defense shall not promote the following.

Key Policy Areas

Education, Housing, Environment, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

The bill requires findings Congress makes the following findings: The founding principles of the United States include the belief, enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal and are endowed and requires prohibition on promotion of anti-American and racist theories The United States Armed Forces and academic institutions operated or controlled by the Department of Defense shall not promote the following.

Policy Domains

Education Housing Environment Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
  • Immigrants, asylum seekers, and border communities affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 28, 2023

Mr. Bishop of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. LaTurner, Mr. …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Education Housing Environment Civil Rights

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