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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5971
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 7, 2025
Ms. Norton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the number of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be appointed to military service academies.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act
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Sec. 2. United States Military Academy
Section 7442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five
and inserting Fifteen
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Sec. 3. United States Naval Academy
Section 8454(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five
and inserting Fifteen
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Sec. 4. United States Air Force Academy
Section 9442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five
and inserting Fifteen
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