Overview

• The House passed a bill to automatically register all eligible men for the draft, but it faces hurdles in the Senate.
• The Senate's version includes a provision to require women to register, a measure that has failed in the past.
• Top GOP senators argue that the focus should be on immediate defense needs rather than draft changes.
• The US military fell short of recruitment goals by 41,000 in 2023, prompting discussions on draft reforms.
• Public opinion on the military is mixed, with 43% of young adults viewing it positively.