End of Mandatory Military Registration: Repealing the Selective Service Act
This bill completely repeals the Military Selective Service Act, ending the mandatory registration requirement for citizens. Crucially, individuals who previously failed to register will no longer face penalties or be denied federal or state rights, privileges, benefits, or employment. The Selective Service System agency will be abolished, and its assets transferred to the Administrator of General Services.
Key points
Registration requirement eliminated: The Military Selective Service Act is repealed, ending the mandatory registration requirement for all citizens.
No penalties for past non-registration: Individuals who failed to register before the repeal cannot be denied federal or state rights, privileges, benefits, or employment positions.
Agency dissolution: The Selective Service System (SSS) will be abolished, and its assets and records will be transferred to the General Services Administration (GSA).
Moral character protection: Failure to register cannot be used by the U.S. Government to determine that a person lacks good moral character or is unsuited for any privilege.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4881
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2024-07-31