This bill proposes to significantly increase the number of appointments available to individuals from the District of Columbia for admission to the nation's military service academies. It specifically amends Title 10 of the United States Code to achieve this goal by modifying existing provisions related to academy appointments. The legislation mandates an increase in the number of appointments from five to fifteen for each of the three major service academies: the United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy United States Air Force Academy . This adjustment aims to enhance representation and provide greater opportunities for qualified residents of the District of Columbia to pursue military service through these prestigious institutions.
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-3154| Senate
| Updated: 11/7/2025
This bill proposes to significantly increase the number of appointments available to individuals from the District of Columbia for admission to the nation's military service academies. It specifically amends Title 10 of the United States Code to achieve this goal by modifying existing provisions related to academy appointments. The legislation mandates an increase in the number of appointments from five to fifteen for each of the three major service academies: the United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy United States Air Force Academy . This adjustment aims to enhance representation and provide greater opportunities for qualified residents of the District of Columbia to pursue military service through these prestigious institutions.