A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code so as to relieve Members of Congress from the responsibility of making nominations for appointments to the service academies.

Summary

Requires that appointments to the service academies be based upon competitive examinations presently appointments are by nominations by members of Congress). Requires the Boards of Visitors of the academies to examine the admission policies and procedures of the respective academies. Restricts the appointment of members of the Navy and Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force reserves by the respective secretaries of those Services to such appointments as are necessary to fill vacancies in the newly formed classes at the academies.

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Timeline

1. 13 November 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 November 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 November 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 November 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Litton, Jerry [D-MO-6] · D · Sponsor
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• · hsas00 · Standing

Related records

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