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Service Academy Nominations: Rules for Vacant Congressional Offices

This act ensures that the nomination process for service academies, such as the U.S. Military Academy or U.S. Naval Academy, continues smoothly even if a Senator or Representative leaves office. This means young people applying to these prestigious institutions will not lose their chance at a nomination due to an unfilled congressional seat. Citizens can be assured that the nomination system remains stable and fair.
Key points
If a Senator dies, resigns, or is expelled, their service academy nominations are taken over by the other Senator from the same state.
If a Representative dies, resigns, or is expelled, their nominations are taken over by the Senators from that state, divided equally.
These changes apply to nominations for the Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.
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Print number: 117_S_3127
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
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_S_3127.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 service academy nominations are taken over by the other Senator from the same state.
  • If a Representative dies, resigns, or is expelled, their nominations are taken over by the Senators from that state, divided equally.
  • These changes apply to nominations for the Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and 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 Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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