Bill · S. 215· Senate(119-S-215)
Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic Act (MACARTHUR) Act
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the MACARTHUR Act, aims to change the mission statement of the United States Military Academy. It requires the Secretary of the Army to update the statement to include the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country." This modification must occur within 30 days after the Act is enacted. The bill's purpose is to ensure these specific principles are part of the Academy's official mission.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
By embedding the principles of duty, honor, and country into the academy, it reinforces the values central to the veteran community.
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+1
The bill updates the mission statement of the military academy to instill specific values in cadets.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill reinforces the traditional military ethos of duty and honor which supports the culture surrounding those who serve.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Ethos and Character Development: The bill suggests that the principles of "Duty, Honor, Country" should be deeply embedded in the Academy's ethos and instilled in every cadet (Section 2). This could serve to shape the values of future military leaders.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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