Congress Debates Automatic Draft Registration and Inclusion of Women

Proposed changes to the National Defense Authorization Act spark discussion on Selective Service policies.

House bill proposes automatic registration of men aged 18-26 for Selective Service.
Senate version includes controversial provision to register women for the draft.
Current system requires men to register manually, facing penalties for non-compliance.
No immediate plans to reinstate the draft; Selective Service remains a contingency measure.
Social media misinformation fuels public confusion about potential conscription.