This amendment is simple. It ensures our military service academies are in line with the Supreme Court's recent decision on the unconstitutionality of race-based affirmative action, and it strives to uphold the ideals of meritocracy, which is nowhere more important than in the United States military. Mr. Chair, I urge all Members to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Jim Banks: “This amendment is simple. It ensures our military service academies are in line with the Supreme Court's recent decision…”
On the recordJuly 14, 2023
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