A group of Democrats have introduced a bill to protect diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the military following President Trump's January executive order to dismantle such programming.

The 'Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act – or the EQUITY Act – was introduced Monday by Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.), the only Black woman on the House Armed Services Committee.

The bill lists the history of presidents and Congress removing barriers for servicemembers of all races, genders, and religions, including former President Obama's repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and former President Biden's policy rescinding a law prohibiting transgender individuals from serving in the armed forces.

"A diverse military is a strong military, and addressing our recruitment and retention challenges is vital to shoring up our........

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