Congress approved automatic registration for the draft last December as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, must-pass legislation that authorizes funding for military personnel and operations. AFP via Getty Images
Congress approved automatic registration for the draft last December as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, must-pass legislation that authorizes funding for military personnel and operations.
Under federal law, most males between 18 and 25 years old are already required to register with the Selective Service System in case a military draft is authorized.
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