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politics1 day ago•4 min saved

Nationwide automatic Selective Service registration to start in December under new NDAA

A nationwide automatic registration for male Americans ages 18–26 will take effect in December as part of the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law, applying to US citizens and all other male residents (including green-card holders, refugees, and asylum seekers) while exempting nonimmigrant visa holders. If Congress later authorizes a draft, registered men would be entered into a lottery by birth date to determine induction order, with exemptions/deferrals and fitness evaluations for those selected; penalties exist for failure to register. The measure has bipartisan support, but it does not itself create a draft without congressional approval.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#automatic-registration #draft-lottery #eligibility

politics2 days ago•2 min saved

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

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Bipartisan Talks and Key Senators Focus on ACA Reforms and Funding

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces internal and electoral challenges, including a narrow Tennessee victory, a revolt over the NDAA, and disagreements on healthcare policy, amid broader GOP struggles ahead of 2026 elections and legislative negotiations on issues like China restrictions and healthcare subsidies.

via Politico|

#healthcare #house-of-representatives #johnson

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Stefanik and Johnson Clash Over Defense Bill, Highlighting GOP Divisions

House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly won a Tennessee special election amid internal GOP conflicts, notably over a provision Elise Stefanik fought to reinstate in the NDAA, highlighting ongoing legislative and party unity challenges.

via Politico|

#elise-stefanik #house-republicans #johnson

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Hawley Proposes New Healthcare Tax Plan

The article discusses recent political developments including a close House special election in Tennessee, internal GOP disagreements over legislation and policy priorities such as health care and the NDAA, and ongoing challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson in managing party unity and legislative agendas.

via Politico|

#health-care-policy #house-of-representatives #ndaa

government6 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Policy Debates

The Senate approved its version of the 2026 NDAA amid a government shutdown, passing the bill with a 77-20 vote and setting the stage for negotiations with the House, while rejecting several amendments related to law enforcement transparency, military assistance, veteran care, and foreign investments, and emphasizing acquisition reform and budget reconciliation.

via Federal News Network|

#defense-bill #government #government-shutdown

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Senate Approves $925 Billion Defense Bill Amid Shutdown and Controversies

The Senate passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act with significant anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ provisions, including bans on transgender participation in military sports, restrictions on gender-affirming surgeries, and weakened diversity protections, amidst ongoing government shutdown negotiations and broader legislative battles over LGBTQ+ rights.

via erininthemorning.com|

#legislation #lgbtq #military

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Approves $925 Billion Bipartisan Defense Policy Bill

The Senate approved a $913.9 billion defense policy bill for 2026 after resolving amendment disputes, paving the way for a conference with the House to finalize the legislation, which includes provisions on drone threats, aircraft modifications, and military deployments.

via Breaking Defense|

#amendments #bipartisan #defense-bill

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Panel Approves $500M Ukraine Aid in Defense Bill

The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a $500 million security aid package for Ukraine through 2028 as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA, which also restricts the retirement of A-10 aircraft and addresses global security threats, emphasizing technological advancements. The bill is set to proceed through legislative processes in the coming months.

via Reuters|

#a-10-aircraft #defense-funding #ndaa

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Controversial Defense Bill Passes Amidst Gaza Death Toll Secrecy

A provision in the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) aims to prevent the Pentagon from using casualty figures from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is under Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. This move, criticized by some U.S. lawmakers and international bodies, could obscure the true death toll in Gaza, as these figures have been considered credible by the UN and human rights organizations. The NDAA, which also includes controversial measures on transgender healthcare, has passed the House and awaits a Senate vote.

via The Intercept|

#casualtydata #gaza #ndaa

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Defense Bill Proposes Pay Hike for Troops Amid Controversial Transgender Provisions

The updated FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) filed in the U.S. House includes a provision that would prohibit healthcare coverage for transgender children of servicemembers, sparking criticism from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). HRC President Kelley Robinson condemned the move as a political attack on military families, urging Congress to oppose the legislation. President Biden has vowed to veto any discriminatory laws against transgender individuals. This follows previous attempts by House Republicans to introduce anti-LGBTQ+ measures in legislation.

via Human Rights Campaign|

#healthcare #house-republicans #military-families

military1 year ago•4 min saved

House Panel Approves Major Pay Raise for Junior Enlisted Troops

The House Armed Services Committee has approved a 19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted service members as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which focuses on improving military quality of life. The bill also includes measures to increase housing allowances, address food insecurity, and improve military housing conditions. Additionally, the committee debated and approved amendments related to affirmative action at military academies and recruitment of former service members discharged over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The NDAA will now proceed to the House floor for a vote.

via Military.com|

#affirmative-action #junior-enlisted-troops #military

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

Congress Passes Defense Policy Bills, Stripping GOP Culture-War Demands

The House has passed the annual defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), in a bipartisan vote, rejecting most of the conservative demands to include provisions targeting Pentagon policies on abortion, diversity, and LGBTQ+ rights. The $886 billion bill authorizes military partnerships, pay raises for military personnel, procurement of new weapons, and missile-defense systems. It also extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. The compromise bill stripped away the hard-right's culture-war provisions, leading to criticism from some Republicans. The bill now heads to President Biden for his expected signature.

via The Washington Post|

#bipartisanship #culture-wars #defense-policy

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"US Senate Approves Comprehensive Defense Bill, Awaits House Vote"

The US Senate has passed a defense policy bill authorizing a record $886 billion in annual military spending with strong bipartisan support. The bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), covers a wide range of military policies and purchases, including pay raises for troops and measures to counter Russia and China. However, provisions addressing divisive social issues were left out of the final version, avoiding potential derailment of the legislation. The bill is expected to be passed by the House and signed into law by President Joe Biden. It also includes a four-month extension of a disputed domestic surveillance authority.

via Reuters|

#bipartisan-support #defense-policy-bill #military-spending

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rep. McCaul Optimistic: NDAA to Become Bipartisan Bill Despite Abortion Amendment"

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul believes that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will ultimately become a bipartisan bill, despite a controversial abortion amendment that caused the bill to lose Democratic support in the House. McCaul expects that the amendment banning the Pentagon from covering travel expenses for service members seeking abortions out of state will survive in the final bill. Other conservative policy amendments, such as denying healthcare coverage for transgender service members and eliminating the Pentagon's offices of diversity, equity, and inclusion, also passed. These provisions are unlikely to pass in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

via CBS News|

#abortion #bipartisan #defense-department