Summary
Starting in December, eligible U.S. men aged 18 to 25 will be automatically registered for the military draft. This change, authorized by Congress, aims to improve compliance with the Selective Service registration requirements. The rule is currently under review before it becomes official.
Key Facts
- Automatic registration for the military draft starts in December for eligible U.S. men aged 18 to 25.
- Congress approved this change in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
- The Selective Service System will manage this automatic registration.
- The goal is to increase compliance with federal law and address recent drops in registration rates.
- Responsibility for registration will shift from individuals to the Selective Service.
- The proposed rule for automatic registration was submitted at the end of March.
- The rule is under review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs before it is finalized.
- President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, unrelated to the draft topic.
