First appearance on Fox: The House Oversight Committee is launching an investigation into the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on the U.S. military.
Rep. Glenn Grossman (R-Wis.) and Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), the chairs of the Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security and Military Personnel, each lead the Department of Defense on diversity and inclusion. A letter was sent to the Chairman of the National Defense Advisory Committee regarding the matter. (DACODAI) on Monday demanded that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin know what considerations and sources are included in the annual DEI report.
“In the name of DEI, promotions are being rewarded based on sex, gender, ethnicity, and race at the expense of merit,” the subcommittee chair charged.
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Oversight Committee Subcommittee Chairs Glenn Grossman (left) and Jim Banks sent a letter to retired Gen. Lester Lyles, who heads the Department of Defense’s DEI Advisory Committee. (Getty Images)
“In 2022, the Department of Defense established the Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODAI) to provide independent advice and recommendations on issues and policies related to DEI in the Armed Forces,” said the committee’s chairman. wrote a letter to retired General Lester Lyles.
“The Subcommittee understands that DACODAI is working toward the publication of its final report. Our warfighters deserve to be led by the most qualified leaders. The Association requests that information and updates regarding the publication of this report be provided as soon as possible.
The letter was signed by more than a dozen of Banks and Grossman’s fellow House Republicans.
“The Department of Defense’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion over mission effectiveness and capability has implications for our national security and safety,” they wrote.
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The Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion is tasked with producing an annual report on recommendations to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
The letter also references a November 2023 report by Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Service (STARRS), an anti-DEI nonprofit made up of military veterans.
of 101 page document This book is primarily a compilation of testimonies from military recruits and their families who have expressed their disappointment with DEI training within the military.
“The majority of cadets do not like this training and consider it divisive and demoralizing. However, the Academy agrees to the training and listens to the voices of cadets who wish to further spread leftist ideology. “continues to increase,” the report said. “Minority cadets wrote to STARRS and said, “Here are some bright young cadets who know what’s going on but are also too scared to speak out.” There are a lot of us. The fear we feel is that we can’t deal with our problems. Worry only exacerbates the problem of lack of courage.’ Why would this cadet say this when he only has 16 hours out of 2400?”
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Republican lawmakers wrote Monday: “Their findings showed that many people are reluctant to offer military service because of the DEI policies put in place across the Department of Defense. “They have the right to expect their daughters to be guided, trained, and equipped by military personnel to do their best.” “
They noted that although the STARRS report was sent to the military’s DEI committee, “it is unclear to what extent DACODAI will incorporate that information into the final report.”
FOX News Digital reached out to the Department of Defense for comment, but did not receive a response at press time.
