H.R. 5971: Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act

This bill, known as the Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act, aims to increase the number of individuals from the District of Columbia (D.C.) who can be appointed to the United States military service academies. Currently, the number of appointments allowed from D.C. to each of the three military academies—the United States Military Academy (West Point), the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy—is five. This legislation proposes to raise that limit to fifteen appointments for each academy.

Key Provisions

• Military Academy Appointments: The bill specifically targets three military academies:
  • United States Military Academy: Increases the maximum appointments from D.C. from five to fifteen.
  • United States Naval Academy: Increases the maximum appointments from D.C. from five to fifteen.
  • United States Air Force Academy: Increases the maximum appointments from D.C. from five to fifteen.

Implications

The aim of this bill is to provide greater opportunities for residents of the District of Columbia to attend prestigious military academies. If passed, this could lead to a more diverse applicant pool from D.C. in these academies, reflecting broader representation.

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