Tell Congress: Don't Roll Back Progress for Women in the Military

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is taking steps to roll back progress for women in the military.

He's repeatedly questioned women's service in ground combat units and occupational specialties. Recently, he's called for a "review" of the operational effectiveness of combat units – a step many consider a prelude to limiting or even excluding women from ground combat roles.

But his attacks on women serving in ground combat roles aren't based on data – they're based on archaic stereotypes about women's abilities and role in society. The reality is that service women must meet the same gender-neutral occupational standards as men, and numerous studies have shown no negative impact on combat effectiveness. The warrior Act, introduced by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (HI), would prohibit any ban on eligibility for ground combat roles based on gender and strengthen congressional oversight over the Department of Defense's actions.

Tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor this bill and ensure that every qualified service woman has the opportunity to serve in any role that she has earned – including ground combat.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is taking steps to roll back progress for women in the military.

Tell your member of Congress to co-sponsor this bill and ensure that every qualified service woman has the opportunity to serve in any role that she has earned – including ground combat.

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U.S. House and Senate

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Subject Support Our Service Women, Co-Sponsor the WARRIOR Act

As your constituent, I urge you to support the women who protect our nation by becoming a co-sponsor of the WARRIOR Act (HR 8175/S 5189). Our military leaders have recognized that women – who now make up 18% of the military – are an essential part of our armed forces. Over the past ten years, more than 5,000 women have served in ground combat roles. They have met the same gender-neutral occupational standards as men and have contributed equally to mission success.

Unfortunately, the Department of Defense appears ready to turn back the clock so that service women will no longer be able to serve in ground combat roles. The WARRIOR Act would prevent this by prohibiting the exclusion of women from ground combat roles and strengthening congressional oversight of any changes to performance standards.

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I'm asking you to please co-sponsor and help pass the WARRIOR Act to ensure that the ground combat ban is never reinstated and that the Department of Defense does not obstruct women's ability to serve in combat roles.

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