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Restoring Merit in Military Academies: Admissions Based Solely on Merit

This act changes the admission rules for U.S. military academies, including West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy. Admissions will now be based solely on a candidate's composite score, without considering race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or religion. This aims to ensure all candidates are evaluated fairly, based only on their achievements and abilities.
Key points
Admission Criteria: Entry to military academies will be determined exclusively by a candidate's composite score, calculated uniformly for all applicants.
Prohibition of Discrimination: Race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or religion will not be considered in the admission process.
Weighting of Scores: The academic component of the composite score (including standardized tests) will account for at least 60% of the overall score, while subjective components will be limited to 10%.
Additional Appointments: 300 qualified alternates will be appointed each year based on merit from candidates not selected through other nominations.
Transparency: Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force must submit annual reports on admissions, including any waivers of minimum score requirements.
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Print number: 119_HR_5046
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2025-08-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Merit in the Military Service Academies Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5046.

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 2025-08-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Admission Criteria: Entry to military academies will be determined exclusively by a candidate's composite score, calculated uniformly for all applicants.
  • Prohibition of Discrimination: Race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or religion will not be considered in the admission process.
  • Weighting of Scores: The academic component of the composite score (including standardized tests) will account for at least 60% of the overall score, while subjective components will be limited to 10%.
  • Additional Appointments: 300 qualified alternates will be appointed each year based on merit from candidates not selected through other nominations.
  • Transparency: Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force must submit annual reports on admissions, including any waivers of minimum score requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

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 2025-12-23.

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