Service Academy Parity Act

This bill would change how cadets are chosen for the Coast Guard Academy by creating a nomination system similar to other service academies. Starting in the 2029 academic year, the Vice President, Senators, House Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, and the Coast Guard Commandant could nominate candidates. The bill sets aside 230 positions for state residents nominated by Members of Congress, 20 for enlisted Coast Guard members, 3 for children of certain deceased, disabled, or missing service members and federal employees, and smaller numbers for U.S. territories and D.C. Nominees must be U.S. citizens or nationals, and the Secretary would rank them by merit using exams, academic background, and other indicators. Members of Congress would be notified at least 48 hours before their nominee's appointment is announced.

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Sponsors

• Rick Scott Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors