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Proposed Amendment to Repeal the Military Selective Service Act

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6151

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would end the federal requirement for draft registration and prevent government agencies or states from penalizing individuals for past failures to register for the draft.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Selective Service System employees

The Office of Personnel Management is required to assist these employees in transferring to other positions within the executive branch.

Individuals who failed to register for the draft

These individuals would be protected from future penalties or denials of benefits based on their past failure to register.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senate Amendment 6151 proposes the full repeal of the , which currently requires registration for the military draft. The amendment includes provisions to transfer Selective Service assets to the General Services Administration and protects individuals from past penalties related to draft registration.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would end the federal requirement for draft registration and prevent government agencies or states from penalizing individuals for past failures to register for the draft.

Frequently Asked Questions

Would this amendment end the military draft?
Yes, by repealing the , the legal framework for draft registration would be removed.
What happens to people who didn't register for the draft in the past?
The amendment prohibits federal and state governments from penalizing individuals or denying them benefits, rights, or employment due to a past failure to register.

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End of Draft Registration

The amendment represents a complete dismantling of the Selective Service infrastructure, moving beyond just suspending registration to repealing the underlying act and transferring all assets.

Connected Entities

personMr. PaulU.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.Map →
organizationGeneral Services AdministrationThe agency designated to receive assets and records upon repeal.Map →
personMr. WydenU.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.Map →
personMs. LummisU.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.Map →
organizationSelective Service SystemThe agency currently responsible for draft registration.Map →
organizationOffice of Personnel ManagementThe agency tasked with assisting Selective Service employees in finding new posiMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance85
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy60
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
    Current news / social attention level

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