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politics1 day ago•8 min saved

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

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

entertainment12 days ago•2 min saved

Rob Schneider calls for reviving the US draft amid Iran conflict

Rob Schneider urged reinstating a two-year mandatory military draft for 18-year-olds, with options to serve overseas or at home, arguing it would unite Americans and instill discipline. The piece notes the draft ended in 1972 and that men 18–25 must register with the Selective Service; the White House says a draft isn’t currently planned, though options remain on the table amid tensions with Iran.

via The Guardian|

#conscription #draft #entertainment

politics12 days ago•35 min saved

Schneider urges revival of U.S. draft as Iran conflict escalates

Actor Rob Schneider called on the United States to restore mandatory military service for 18-year-olds, proposing two years of service with possible overseas or domestic assignments, arguing that freedoms come with sacrifice; the draft last existed in 1972 and men must register with Selective Service.

via Yahoo|

#freedoms #iran-war #military-draft

politics13 days ago•17 min saved

Rob Schneider Calls for a Return of the Military Draft Amid Iran War

Rob Schneider urged the United States to restore a two‑year military draft for 18‑year‑olds, arguing it would unite the country, provide lifelong skills, and maintain a ready standing army—including for domestic emergencies; the White House says there are no immediate draft plans, the last draft was in 1972, and current Selective Service registration remains in effect for most 18–25‑year‑olds.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#iran-war #military-draft #national-service

world13 days ago•15 min saved

Rob Schneider Calls for Restarting the U.S. Military Draft

Rob Schneider urged on X that the United States must restore a two-year military draft for Americans at 18, with a potential to serve overseas or domestically, arguing that freedoms come at a cost and that shared service would unite citizens. The piece notes the last draft ended in 1972 and that males 18–25 must register with Selective Service, though Schneider has never served.

via Variety|

#iran-war #military-draft #rob-schneider