Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
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Became Public Law No: 111-321.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since the House agreed to the Senate amendment with an amendment on December 15, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - Provides for repeal of the current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, to be effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense has received DOD's comprehensive review on the implementation of such repeal, and the President, Secretary, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) certify to the congressional defense committees that they have considered the report and proposed plan of action, that DOD has prepared the necessary policies and regulations to exercise the discretion provided by such repeal, and that implementation of such policies and regulations is consistent with the standards of military readiness and effectiveness, unit cohesion, and military recruiting and retention. Provides that, until such time as the above conditions are met, the current policy shall remain in effect.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010 provides for the repeal of the Department of Defense policy that prohibited openly homosexual individuals from serving in the Armed Forces. The repeal becomes effective 60 days after the Secretary of Defense receives a comprehensive review on implementation and key military leaders certify that the repeal is consistent with military readiness, unit cohesion, and recruitment standards. Until these conditions are met, the existing policy remains in effect.
This bill repeals the military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, allowing openly homosexual individuals to serve, contingent upon certification of readiness and policy implementation.
- Repeals the Department of Defense policy barring openly homosexual service members.
- Implementation is contingent on a comprehensive review and certification by the President, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- The repeal takes effect 60 days after certification, ensuring military readiness and unit cohesion are maintained.
Potential beneficiaries include openly homosexual individuals seeking to serve in the Armed Forces, the Department of Defense as it updates policies, and congressional defense committees overseeing military policy changes.
Possible concerns include ensuring the comprehensive review accurately assesses impacts on military readiness and cohesion, the timing and adequacy of policy implementation, and the effects on recruitment and retention. The bill text does not provide details on the review process or specific implementation measures.
The bill originated in the House during the 111th Congress and became Public Law No: 111-321 in December 2010. It falls under the Commerce policy area and is currently marked as Withdrawn. The legislative process included agreement between the House and Senate with amendments.
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The repeal may influence military culture, recruitment, retention, and policies related to service member conduct. It could also affect broader social and legal norms regarding service by openly homosexual individuals.
The bill text lacks the full legislative language and details of the comprehensive review process, which are critical for understanding implementation. Citizens may want to review the certification criteria and subsequent Department of Defense policies to assess how the repeal is operationalized.
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