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HR 5971119th CongressIn Committee
Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-District of Columbia)
Defense & National Security
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This bill amends U.S. military academy statutes to increase the number of appointments available to residents of the District of Columbia from five to fifteen at each academy, aiming to improve access and representation.
Key Points
- 1Raises DC resident quotas for military academies from 5 to 15
- 2Applies to Army, Navy, and Air Force academies
- 3Seeks to address historical underrepresentation of DC in military leadership
Impact Areas
District of Columbia residentsU.S. military service academiesFederal military personnel recruitment
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