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Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

USA119th CongressHR-5971| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act," aims to significantly enhance opportunities for individuals from the District of Columbia to attend the nation's military service academies. It specifically amends Title 10 of the United States Code to adjust the appointment quotas for these prestigious institutions. The legislation proposes to increase the number of appointments available to District of Columbia residents for the United States Military Academy , the United States Naval Academy , and the United States Air Force Academy . For each of these academies, the current limit of five appointments for DC is proposed to be expanded to fifteen . This adjustment seeks to provide greater access and representation for qualified candidates from the District of Columbia in military officer training programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7386
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6354
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3154
Introduced in Senate
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1044)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7386
    Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6354
    Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3154
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • November 7, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1044)

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-3154: Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025

Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

USA119th CongressHR-5971| House 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This bill, known as the "Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act," aims to significantly enhance opportunities for individuals from the District of Columbia to attend the nation's military service academies. It specifically amends Title 10 of the United States Code to adjust the appointment quotas for these prestigious institutions. The legislation proposes to increase the number of appointments available to District of Columbia residents for the United States Military Academy , the United States Naval Academy , and the United States Air Force Academy . For each of these academies, the current limit of five appointments for DC is proposed to be expanded to fifteen . This adjustment seeks to provide greater access and representation for qualified candidates from the District of Columbia in military officer training programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7386
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6354
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3154
Introduced in Senate
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1044)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7386
    Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6354
    Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3154
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • November 7, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1044)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-3154: Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted