"Reps. Duncan Hunter (R., Calif.), a Marine Corps veteran, and Ryan Zinke (R., Mt.), a former Navy SEAL commander, introduced the legislation Thursday after military leaders indicated their support for requiring women to register for the Selective Service.
In announcing the bill, Hunter blamed the Obama administration’s “irresponsible” decision to open up all combat jobs to women for forcing the debate about women and the draft.
“If this administration wants to send 18-20-year-old women into combat, to serve and fight on the front lines, then the American people deserve to have this discussion through their elected representatives,” Hunter said in a statement. “This discussion should have occurred before decision-making of any type, but the fact that it didn’t now compels Congress to take an honest and thorough look at the issue.”
“It’s unfortunate that a bill like this even needs to be introduced,” the congressman added. “And it’s legislation that I might very well vote against should it be considered during the annual defense authorization process.”
The bill, “Draft America’s Daughters Act of 2016,” would amend the Military Selective Service Act to apply to female citizens and residents of the United States ages 18 to 26. It would require women to register for the Selective Service no less than 90 days after the measure is enacted or 90 days after Defense Secretary Ash Carter officially certifies to Congress that all combat jobs are open to women."
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-require-women-to-register-for-the-draft/
