Rep. Barry Moore has introduced the Readiness Over Wokeness Act, aimed at reinstating a previous executive order by former President Trump. This legislation seeks to reverse a policy from the Biden Administration that allowed transgender individuals to serve in the military. The bill is supported by several cosponsors, including Reps. Anna Paulina Luna, Harriet Hageman, Warren Davidson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Andrew Clyde.
The proposed act would prevent individuals with a current diagnosis or history of gender dysphoria symptoms, or those who have received or are receiving gender-affirming care, from serving in the armed forces. Additionally, it mandates a review of eligibility for access to classified information upon separation from the Armed Forces.
Rep. Moore emphasized the need for a military force capable of addressing national risks effectively: “The American people deserve a fighting force that is capable and prepared at any moment to address and deter risks to our nation,” he stated. He further expressed concerns about transgender individuals meeting necessary standards due to medical and mental health issues: “Serving in the military requires the ability to sustain high mental and physical standards.”
Moore expressed his intent behind introducing this bill as an effort to maintain military readiness: “I am proud to introduce this bill to codify President Trump’s Executive Order to ensure the woke insanity that occurred under the Biden Administration no longer compromises our military strength and readiness.”
