House passes defense bill automatically registering men 18-26 for draft
SUMMARY
The House of Representatives passed a measure on Friday as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to automatically register men aged 18 to 26 for selective service. This amendment, led by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, aims to streamline the selective service registration process using federal databases. It's intended to ensure fairness in any potential future military draft and reduce legal issues associated with failure to register. The NDAA also includes significant military spending of $895.2 billion, featuring the largest-ever military pay raise, funding for submarines, and a new drone force in the Army. The bill will likely face challenges in the Senate due to contentious amendments.
