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Automatic Draft Registration Moves Forward, Tying Men to a Broader Federal Database
politics19 hours ago

Automatic Draft Registration Moves Forward, Tying Men to a Broader Federal Database

The Selective Service System plans to auto-register 18–25-year-old men by December 2026, replacing the current self-registration process to boost compliance and feed a broader federal database network. Congress would still need to authorize any actual reintroduction of conscription, and the plan requires coordination with agencies like the SSA and Census Bureau. The move is framed as a manpower tool amid geopolitical considerations, following a long history that ended the draft in 1973 and longstanding resistance to compulsory service.

via The Intercept|
#congress#draft-registration#federal-databases
US moves toward automatic draft registration by 2026 under NDAA
politics1 day ago

US moves toward automatic draft registration by 2026 under NDAA

The Selective Service System plans to automatically register eligible men aged 18–26 for a potential U.S. military draft by December 2026, implementing a National Defense Authorization Act provision that requires automatic enrollment for all male U.S. citizens in that age range. There has been no active draft since 1973; registration remains legally required (since 1980) but has largely been voluntary, with 2024 registration at 81%. The auto-registration proposal was filed with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on March 30. There are currently no announced plans to reinstate a full draft beyond this automatic enrollment, though noncompliance carries significant fines or prison time; FAFSA registration changes in 2020 removed the requirement for aid eligibility.

via CNBC|
#2026#automatic-enrollment#draft-registration