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House Passes FY25 NDAA Mandating Automatic Draft Registration for 18-26 Year-Olds

Jun 14, 2024, 08:38 PM

The House of Representatives has passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which mandates automatic registration for Selective Service of all young Americans between the ages of 18-26. This marks the first time since 1972 that such a measure has been implemented. Previously, males in this age group were required to register on their own, but compliance had reportedly been lagging. The new legislation also includes provisions for undocumented persons in the U.S., requiring them to register for the draft as well. This move sets the stage for a potential large-scale conscription to enable the expansion of the U.S. military.