This bill would ban discrimination in the U.S. military. It says the military can’t use someone’s race, color, where they’re from, religion, or sex—including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics—when deciding who can join or how to treat people who are serving. It also requires all military policies to give everyone equal treatment and opportunity, regardless of those traits.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People who want to join the military and current service members.
• What changes: No eligibility rules or personnel policies may consider race, color, national origin, religion, or sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or sex characteristics). Policies must ensure equal treatment and opportunity for all.
• When: These rules would apply if the bill becomes law.