Bill · H.R. 700· House(119-HR-700)
MACARTHUR Act
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MACARTHUR Act," seeks to change the mission statement of the United States Military Academy. It directs the Secretary of the Army to update the statement to include the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country." This change must be completed within 30 days after the act is passed. The bill expresses the belief that these principles should be embedded in the academy's ethos and instilled in every cadet.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill instills traditional military values that align with the ethos of the veteran community.
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+1
The bill formalizes the character-building mission of the United States Military Academy through its mission statement.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill emphasizes core principles like duty and honor that are foundational to military service and the veteran identity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Embedding core principles: The bill aims to have the principles of "Duty, Honor, Country" deeply embedded in the ethos of the United States Military Academy (Section 2).
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Character development for cadets: The legislation seeks to ensure these specific principles are instilled in each cadet (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 2/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona