The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) approved amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025.
amendment HR 8070 Automatically enrolls all U.S. male residents of draftable age into the Selective Service System, based on information from other federal databases.
This new automatic draft registration system will replace the existing system that has existed since 1980, in which young men were free to decide whether to apply for the draft.
According to people’s world, the automatic draft registration proposal was launched by the Selective Service System (SSS) as part of its annual budget request to Congress. The bill, introduced by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), was supported “wholeheartedly” by HASC Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), and was approved by a voice vote of the full committee with no dissent.
The amended bill states:
Automatic Enrollment: The Military Service Act (50 USC 3801 et seq.) is amended by striking section 3 (50 USC 3802) and inserting a new section 3 to read:
“Secretary. 3. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, every male citizen of the United States between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six years of age and every other male resident of the United States shall be automatically enrolled as follows: The laws are written by those responsible for the Selective Service System.
“(2) This section does not apply to an alien lawfully admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). Legal non-immigrant status in the United States.
The bill was approved 217 to 199 in the House. During the vote, 211 Republicans supported the bill, with Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Thomas Massey (KY), and Matt Rosendale (MT) voting against it.
196 Democratic lawmakers voted against the bill, while the top six voted in favor. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
BREAKING NEWS: The House passed a bill today to automatically register men ages 18 to 26 for the Selective Service as part of the NDAA.
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The NDAA also featured the largest military pay increase in history. read press release Below is an article by Bill Huizenga (R-MI):
Today, the House passed HR 8070, the Military Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. This legislation is designed to strengthen national security and military readiness with a special focus on the quality of life of military personnel. Community. HR 8070 authorizes a 19.5 percent pay increase for junior enlisted members and provides a 4.5 percent pay increase for other military members. Importantly, the bill includes three amendments from Rep. Huizenga that address NATO funding, Arctic security, and mitigating U.S. military data from being leaked, exposed, or shared with the Chinese Communist Party. HR 8070 passed the House by a vote of 217 to 209.
“This legislation strengthens our military readiness and capabilities while improving housing, child care, and overall quality of life for the men and women who serve in our military.” Assemblyman Bill Huizenga said: “Importantly, this bill takes steps to save taxpayers $30 billion by eliminating waste and reducing inefficient programs, outdated weapons systems, and unnecessary Department of Defense bureaucracy. Additionally, this bill would prevent the Biden administration from transferring terrorists currently imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay to prisons in the United States, while also preventing the Biden administration from reducing U.S. special forces. Lastly, this bill includes several amendments I have authored to strengthen our national security and counter aggressive actions taken by Russia and China.”
This year’s House version of the NDAA includes Rep. Huizenga’s three amendments.
- Expresses the parliamentary position that each NATO member should commit at least 2% of its GDP to defense spending to ensure NATO’s military readiness. In 2022, only seven of the 31 NATO members have met their obligations. Almost all NATO countries now have plans to meet the 2% target, but some still remain in arrears. These countries are Canada, Portugal, Italy, Slovenia, Turkey, Spain, Belgium and Luxembourg. The issue is likely to be addressed at the NATO summit in Washington DC next month.
- Requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress detailing the steps the Department of Defense is taking to mitigate the risk of the PLA obtaining indirect knowledge of U.S. military equipment and operational tactics in accordance with the Department of Defense’s restrictions on contact with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China. , produced through technology and interaction with U.S. allied and partner forces.
- Requires reporting to Congress on the military activities of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China in the Arctic region. The amendments also call for more information about the Arctic Council, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to the Arctic region, and how the United States plans to work with other Council members. Recently, the activities of the Russian and Chinese communist parties have become more active in the Arctic. This amendment is designed to refocus efforts with strategic partners and allies to prevent Chinese and Russian expansion in the region.
