Bill

HR 3406

Readiness Over Wokeness Act

119th Congress Introduced by Andrew Clyde and 6 co-sponsors

Requires DoD to prioritize military readiness over social-issues training, reallocate funding away from diversity/inclusion programs to core combat readiness.

Introduced in House

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Bill Summary · HR 3406

Summary of HR 3406 — Readiness Over Wokeness Act

Overview

HR 3406, titled the Readiness Over Wokeness Act, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 14, 2025. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. The primary sponsor is Barry Moore, with several cosponsors including Andrew S. Clyde, Harriet M. Hageman, Warren Davidson, Keith Self, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Anna Paulina Luna, and others.

Note: The text of the bill is not provided here. The following sections reflect what can be inferred from the title and the available legislative actions, and identify areas to watch once the full text is available.

What the bill aims to do (inferred from the title)

The title suggests a emphasis on prioritizing military readiness over “wokeness” or related policy/programs.
If enacted, the bill would likely seek to realign policies, training, or funding to prioritize mission readiness and core defense objectives, potentially at the expense of certain programs framed as ideological or social-issue oriented within the armed services.

Key provisions (what to verify in the full text)

Because the actual text is not included, precise provisions cannot be listed here. Potential areas the bill might address (based on its title) include:
- Requirements to ensure training and policies within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the armed services emphasize readiness and mission capabilities.
- Restrictions or reporting related to programs, trainings, or initiatives perceived as focusing on social-issue content rather than readiness.
- Budgetary or programmatic adjustments aimed at aligning resources with readiness metrics.
- Oversight or evaluation provisions to measure the impact of any training or policy areas on combat effectiveness, readiness, and personnel readiness.

These are not confirmed provisions; the exact language will determine the bill’s scope and impact.

Affected parties and stakeholders

Active-duty service members and reserve personnel who participate in training programs.
Department of Defense components, military branches, and related training infrastructure.
Contractors and organizations involved in DoD training or diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Lawmakers and defense policy staff monitoring readiness metrics and budgeting.

Legislative timeline and status

Introduced: May 14, 2025.
Referred to: House Committee on Armed Services.
No further actions are detailed in the provided information; future steps typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor consideration.

How to track progress

Check Congress.gov for bill text, amendments, and voting records as committees progress.
Monitor the House Committee on Armed Services announcements and schedules for hearings or markup.
Look for official DoD perspectives if the bill advances to broader consideration.

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