SENATE 191118th CongressReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)
A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.
- Last Action
- 5/3/2023
Actions
- 2023-01-31Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 2023-01-31Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-01-31 (00)
Restoring Military Focus Act
This bill eliminates the position of Chief Diversity Officer within the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as the position of Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within the military departments. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds to establish similar positions to that of Chief Diversity Officer or Senior Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion within DOD.
Cosponsors (8)
- James Risch (R-ID)
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)
- Mike Crapo (R-ID)
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- James Lankford (R-OK)
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Josh Hawley (R-MO)
Subjects
- Department of Defense
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
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