Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act
This bill increases the number of annual appointments available for District of Columbia residents at each of the three U.S. service academies (Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies) from five to fifteen. It directly affects DC residents who apply for and receive congressional nominations to attend these academies. The bill amends specific sections of Title 10, U.S. Code, to adjust the numerical limits for DC residents at each academy. This is a procedural change to existing law, not a new program or funding measure.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 7, 2025
Last action Nov 7, 2025
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Nov 7, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 7, 2025
House · Introduced
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
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