House passes defense bill automatically registering men 18-26 for draft

The House of Representatives passed their annual defense policy bill with a provision to automatically…

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The selective service is already mandatory for male U.S. citizens aged 18 to 24

The House of Representatives passed a measure on Friday automatically registering men aged 18 to 26 for selective service.

It was part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets out the U.S. government’s military and national security priorities over the next fiscal year.

This year’s NDAA authorizes $895.2 billion in military spending, a $9 billion increase from fiscal 2024.

Soldiers — U.S. soldiers disembark inside the Naval Base Camilo Osias in Santa Ana, Cagayan province, northern Philippines after participating in joint military exercises on Monday, May 6, 2024.

While it hasn’t been invoked in over half a century, it’s mandatory for all male U.S. citizens to register for the selective service, also known as the military draft, when they turn 18. Failure to register is classified as a felony and comes with a host of legal challenges…

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