Military Service and Gender Dysphoria Bill
Official: Readiness Over Wokeness Act
IntroducedMay 14, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill stops people with gender dysphoria from joining or staying in the military, which supporters say is important for military readiness.
If you have gender dysphoria, you cannot serve in the Armed Forces under this bill.
Affects: Individuals with gender dysphoria who want to serve in the military.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill prohibits individuals with gender dysphoria from serving in the Armed Forces. 2. It requires the discharge of current service members diagnosed with or showing symptoms of gender dysphoria. 3. Members separated under this bill will not have to repay educational benefits. 4. The Secretary of Defense must review security clearance for those discharged under this bill. 5. It aims to address military readiness by restricting service based on gender identity issues.
Who is affected?
Individuals with gender dysphoria who want to serve in the military.