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Military Academy Nominations: Continuity After Congressional Vacancy

This act ensures that nominations to prestigious military academies, such as West Point or the Naval Academy, are not lost if a Member of Congress responsible for them leaves office. This means young people applying for these spots still have a chance at military education and careers, regardless of sudden political changes.
Key points
If a Senator dies, resigns, or is expelled, their nominations for military academies are taken over by the other Senator from the same state.
If a Representative dies, resigns, or is expelled, their nominations for military academies are taken over by the Senators from that state, divided equally.
These changes apply to nominations for the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy.
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Print number: 117_HR_5791
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Process start date: 2021-11-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SERVE Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5791.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • If a Senator dies, resigns, or is expelled, their nominations for military academies are taken over by the other Senator from the same state.
  • If a Representative dies, resigns, or is expelled, their nominations for military academies are taken over by the Senators from that state, divided equally.
  • These changes apply to nominations for the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and United States Merchant Marine Academy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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