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Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3154| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2025
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3265
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2023
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5971
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3265
    Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2023


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5971
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5971: Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3265
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2023
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5971
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3265
    Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2023


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5971
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5971: Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted