Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has introduced legislation to abolish the Selective Service System, arguing the agency is an outdated expense costing taxpayers over $31 million annually. Proponents claim the all-volunteer force renders conscription obsolete since 1973. This initiative contrasts with recent congressional mandates for automated registration by 2026 and White House comments refusing to rule out reviving the draft amid geopolitical tensions. The bill seeks to permanently dismantle the database, citing sufficient military readiness and lack of public support for conscription.
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which costs taxpayers over $31 million annually, is an outdated relic since the end of military conscription in 1973. They contend that the all-volunteer force is sufficient and that reviving the draft is unnecessary. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative changes; the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act recently mandated a shift to automated registration for young men, effective December 2026, making noncompliance a felony. The SSS had previously noted declining registration rates but anticipated improvements through automation. Meanwhile, political tension remains regarding potential draft revival, highlighted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s refusal to rule out conscription following Operation Epic Fury. The bill aims to permanently eliminate the agency, transferring no further responsibility for draft preparation, citing the strength of current volunteer military forces and the lack of public support for conscription.
Navy TimesSenators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of young men eligible for the military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually. They contend that the SSS has been largely obsolete since the end of conscription in 1973 and that the current all-volunteer force renders the draft unnecessary. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative changes; the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act recently mandated a shift to automated registration for the SSS, set to take effect in December 2026. While the SSS reported declining registration rates, it noted automation would streamline compliance. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced scrutiny for refusing to rule out reviving the draft amid Operation Epic Fury, stating President Trump keeps all options open. The proposed bill seeks to permanently eliminate the agency, citing a lack of public support for conscription and the strength of volunteer forces.
Army TimesSenators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of young men eligible for the military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually despite being largely inactive since conscription ended in 1973. They contend that the all-volunteer force is sufficient and that reviving the draft is unnecessary. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative changes; the SSS noted in its 2024 annual report that it is transitioning to an automated registration system integrated with federal data sources, a change mandated by the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This automation, set to take effect in December 2026, shifts registration responsibility from individuals to the government. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently faced scrutiny for refusing to rule out reviving the draft following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, highlighting ongoing tension between legislative efforts to abolish the agency and executive branch contingency planning.
Military TimesSenators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to abolish the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of young men eligible for the military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually despite being largely inactive since conscription ended in 1973. They contend that the all-volunteer force is sufficient and that a draft is unnecessary. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative moves; the SSS reported declining registration rates in its 2024 annual report and is implementing an automated registration system via federal data integration by December 2026, as approved in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently faced scrutiny for not ruling out reviving the draft amid geopolitical tensions involving Operation Epic Fury. The bill aims to permanently eliminate the agency, citing a lack of public support for conscription and the strength of current volunteer military forces.
Military TimesSenators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of eligible men for a potential military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually. They contend that the SSS has been largely obsolete since the end of conscription in 1973 and that the current all-volunteer military force renders the draft unnecessary. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative moves; the SSS reported in its 2024 annual report that it would transition to an automated registration system by December 2026, integrating with federal data sources to streamline compliance. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently faced scrutiny for refusing to rule out reviving the draft amid ongoing military operations. The bill aims to permanently eliminate the agency, citing a lack of public support for conscription and the strength of volunteer forces.
Marine Corps TimesSenators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of young men eligible for the military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually. They contend that the SSS has been largely obsolete since the end of conscription in 1973 and that the current all-volunteer force is sufficient for national defense. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative moves; the SSS recently announced a shift to automated registration via federal data sources, scheduled for December 2026, following changes in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently faced scrutiny for refusing to rule out reviving the draft amid Operation Epic Fury. The proposed bill aims to permanently eliminate the agency, citing a lack of public support for conscription and the strength of voluntary military service.
Army TimesBipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of eligible men for potential military conscription, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually. They contend that the SSS has been largely obsolete since the end of the draft in 1973, emphasizing that the current all-volunteer force is sufficient for national defense. This legislative push occurs despite recent congressional approval for automating SSS registration through federal data integration, a change scheduled for December 2026. The move to automate was intended to streamline compliance, making non-registration a felony. However, proponents of the abolition bill view the agency as unnecessary. The debate arises amid broader discussions on military readiness, highlighted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s recent comments refusing to rule out reviving the draft following Operation Epic Fury, suggesting the administration keeps all options open regarding conscription.
Navy TimesSenators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of young men eligible for the military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually. They contend that the SSS has been largely obsolete since the end of conscription in 1973 and that the current all-volunteer force is sufficient for national defense. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative moves; the SSS recently announced a shift to automated registration via federal data sources, scheduled for December 2026, following changes in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently faced scrutiny for refusing to rule out reviving the draft amid Operation Epic Fury. The bill aims to permanently eliminate the agency, citing a lack of public support for conscription and the strength of voluntary military service.
Air Force TimesBipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of young men eligible for the military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually. They contend that the SSS has been largely obsolete since the end of conscription in 1973 and that the current all-volunteer force is sufficient for national defense. This legislative push contrasts with recent administrative changes; the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act recently mandated a shift to automated registration for the SSS, set to take effect in December 2026. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently faced scrutiny for refusing to rule out reviving the draft amid Operation Epic Fury. The proposed bill aims to permanently eliminate the agency, citing a lack of public support for conscription and the strength of voluntary military service.
Marine Corps TimesSenators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Abolish Selective Service System
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Ron Wyden, Rand Paul, and Cynthia Lummis, has introduced legislation to dismantle the Selective Service System (SSS). The lawmakers argue that the agency, which maintains a database of eligible men for a potential military draft, is an outdated program costing taxpayers over $31 million annually despite being largely inactive since conscription ended in 1973. Proponents of the bill emphasize the strength of the current all-volunteer military force and assert that Congress should declare war explicitly rather than maintaining draft infrastructure. This legislative effort contrasts with recent administrative moves; the SSS noted in its 2024 report that automated registration via federal data integration is set to take effect in December 2026 to streamline compliance. Additionally, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently faced scrutiny for refusing to rule out reviving the draft following Operation Epic Fury, highlighting ongoing tension between legislative attempts to abolish the system and executive branch flexibility regarding national defense options.
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