Does the bill proposing re-instituting the draft include the drafting of women?

In summary, the conversation was about a bill proposing to re-institute the draft and whether women and men would have an equal chance of being drafted. The bill, H.R.163, requires all young people in the US, including women, to perform military or civilian service for national defense and homeland security. The bill is sponsored by Democrats and is expected to be voted on in 2005.
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Just curious about the contents of the bill (or proposal, or whatever it's called) about re-instituting the draft and whether women and men would have an equal chance of being drafted under it's provisions.
 
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from what i last heard, that was one of the main points of the bill. granted, i havn't kept up on the subject in a while.
 
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wasteofo2 said:
Just curious about the contents of the bill (or proposal, or whatever it's called) about re-instituting the draft and whether women and men would have an equal chance of being drafted under it's provisions.
Yes.http://www.congress.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d108:H.R.163: [Broken]
H.R.163
Title: To provide for the common defense by requiring that all young persons in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes.

btw..The sponsor and all Co-sponsors are Democrats and it's expected to be brought up for vote in 2005.
 
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Awesome :biggrin:
 

1. What is the bill proposing re-instituting the draft?

The bill proposes to bring back the draft, a system of mandatory military service, for both men and women in the United States.

2. Does the bill specifically include drafting of women?

Yes, the bill includes the drafting of women in addition to men.

3. Has the draft always included women in the past?

No, historically the draft has only included men. The first time women were eligible for the draft was in 2016, when the Department of Defense lifted the ban on women serving in combat roles.

4. Why is there a proposal to include women in the draft now?

The proposal to include women in the draft is in response to the changing roles and capabilities of women in the military. It aims to ensure that both men and women have an equal opportunity to serve their country in times of need.

5. Are there any exceptions for women in the draft?

As of now, there are no exceptions for women in the draft. However, the bill specifies that the Department of Defense can establish exemptions for women in certain situations, such as pregnancy or caregiving responsibilities.

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