[Just The News] Women will not be required to register for the military draft in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, according to Politico.
Legislation expanding the Selective Service System received bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress earlier this year.
Women have been allowed to serve in combat since 2015, prompting calls to include women in the draft.
The final version of the defense act will be introduced Monday, a source told Politico. The expanded draft was removed so that Republicans would accept military justice system reforms.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) tweeted on Monday evening, "If the massive expansion of the draft to include women is not removed, I will continue to insist on a vote on the Senate floor to strike the provision." |