The National Women’s Law Center Action Fund joins SPLC, LDF and 50 other organizations in opposing anti-equity riders in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (FY27 NDAA). We are deeply troubled by these provisions as they would dismantle efforts to promote equal opportunity in the Department of Defense and the U.S. military. The strength of the U.S. military lies not merely with its members, but in its ability to harness the talents and skills of people of all backgrounds. With the armed forces focused on significant and pressing global challenges, the FY27 NDAA cannot include provisions that undermine recruitment, retention, and readiness of service members from underrepresented backgrounds.
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