November 7, 2025
Mr. Kaine introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Increased number of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be appointed to military service academies
(a) United States Military Academy
Section 7442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five
and inserting Fifteen
.
(b) United States Naval Academy
Section 8454(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five
and inserting Fifteen
.
(c) United States Air Force Academy
Section 9442(a)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Five
and inserting Fifteen
.