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Section: Policy
Policy
Government Shutdown Would Effect Services for Service Members and Military Families
The looming U.S. government shutdown would severely affect services for military service members and families.
September 29, 2023
Policy
Alabama Senator Shows Lack of Support for Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman
Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he is not supporting the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff because the military “is not an equal opportunity employer.”
September 29, 2023
Policy
Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues West Point
Students for Fair Admissions is now suing The United States Military Academy West Point.
September 22, 2023
Policy
White House Threatens to Veto Defense Department Budget Plan Over Anti-Reproductive Care and Anti-Diversity Provisions
The White House has threatened to veto the $826 billion Defense Department’s 2024 budget plan because of its anti-reproductive care and anti-military diversity training provisions.
September 15, 2023
Policy
Defense Department and VA Sued Over Fertility Treatment Coverage Policies
The National Organization for Women and two groups representing veterans are suing the DoD and VA over health care coverage for fertility treatments.
August 4, 2023
Policy
Republican-Controlled House Attempts to Block VA from Updating Motto to be Gender-Neutral
The Republican-controlled U.S. House voted 221-212 Jul. 26 to block the VA from updating its motto to include female veterans and be more gender-neutral.
July 28, 2023
Academics
FPWA Criticizes “Double Standard” of Supreme Court Exemption for Military Academies in Affirmative Action Decision
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the desegregation of the U.S. military, FPWA is criticizing the “double standard” of the Supreme Court’s exemption for military academies in its Affirmative Action decision.
July 28, 2023
Policy
House Armed Services Committee Lawmakers Contend Over DEI Efforts at Military Academies
Lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee argued Wednesday over diversity and inclusion efforts at the military service academies.
July 21, 2023
Policy
Bipartisan Lawmakers Push for Medical Marijuana Use Protections for Veterans and VA Doctors
Lawmakers are making another push to provide protections for military veterans regarding medical marijuana use in legal states and VA doctors who issue recommendations to allow such use.
July 21, 2023
Policy
South Carolina Republican Successfully Adds Anti-DEI and Anti-Trans Amendments to Defense Bill
South Carolina U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC 5th District) is the politician who added two amendments hindering diversity efforts and transgender health to the annual federal defense spending authorization bill.
July 21, 2023
Policy
Republicans Force Through Historically Conservative National Defense Authorization Act
Republicans have forced through the most conservative National Defense Authorization Act in decades.
July 14, 2023
Policy
Two Lawmakers Make Bipartisan Proposal for Bulletproof Safe Rooms in Defense Department Schools for Military Children
Two U.S. lawmakers are looking to have bulletproof safe rooms installed in schools serving military children, amid record-high levels of mass shootings in the country.
July 7, 2023
From the Pentagon
Navy Reverses Decision on Six-Day Work Week for Recruiting Workforce
The Navy has gone back on its plan to institute a six-day work week for its recruiting workforce.
July 7, 2023
Veterans
VA Forms Team to Help Address Veterans’ Health and Benefits Inequities
The VA has formed a team to help address veterans’ health and benefits inequities due to racial, sex or gender discrimination.
June 30, 2023
Policy
House Republicans Make Attempt to Hinder DEI Efforts in Military
Republican lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee attempted to remove the Pentagon’s chief diversity officer, eliminate DEI program funding, and enforce a review of DEI initiatives.
June 23, 2023
Policy
House Legislators Agree on Several Measures to Support Service Members
U.S. House legislators agreed to bipartisan measures supporting military service members Wednesday, such as new bonuses for junior troops and a base pay raise of 5.2%.
June 23, 2023
Policy
Senators Introduce Bill to Bolster Military Recruiter Access to Schools
U.S. Senators Mitt Romney, Angus King, and Tom Cotton have introduced legislation to address ongoing military recruitment issues by bolstering military recruiter access to high schools and colleges.
June 9, 2023
Campus
VP Kamala Harris Speaks about the Importance of Diversity at West Point Commencement
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the diversity of the American armed forces as the military struggles over its identity in the modern landscape during her May 27 commencement speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
June 2, 2023
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