Senators Push to Abolish Military Draft with Bipartisan Bill
Legislation aims to repeal the Selective Service Act, citing outdated necessity and financial waste.
- The bill is introduced by Sens. Rand Paul, Ron Wyden, and Cynthia Lummis.
- The Military Selective Service Act has not been used since the Vietnam War.
- The Selective Service System's budget has increased to $33.4 million for 2025.
- There is ongoing debate about including women in the draft since combat roles opened to them in 2015.
- Supporters of the bill argue that an all-volunteer force is sufficient for national defense.
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