Senator Daines sponsors Defense Authorization Act amendment to ban drag shows on U.S. military bases
Following the House approval to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, Senator Steve Daines has sponsored several amendments, including one that looks to ban drag shows on U.S. military bases.
Amendment 434 would prohibit Cabaret Performances on U.S. military bases.
Earlier this year, Daines raised questions about the funding and purpose of a 'Drag Queen Story Time' event held on Malmstrom Air Force Base that was held two years ago.
The event was held in 2021 and put on by the newly formed Diversity and Inclusion Council (D&I Council), a group comprised of Airmen from a variety of different backgrounds.
Julie Yard with the Mister Sisters reached out to NonStop Local, saying that the event was done free of charge. A Pentagon spokesperson also told us private organizations on military bases are able to host voluntary events that are not government funded.