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119-s-215119th Congress

Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic Act (MACARTHUR) Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

Duty, Honor, Country is the core phrase this bill would require to be added to the United States Military Academy's mission statement. It would also express a Sense of Congress that those principles should be deeply embedded in the academy's ethos and instilled in each cadet, and it would direct the Secretary of the Army to amend the mission statement within 30 days of enactment.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Add motto to Military Academy mission

If enacted, this bill would require the Secretary of the Army to add the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" to the United States Military Academy mission statement. The change would have to happen within 30 days after enactment. The bill would also express a non-binding Sense of Congress urging that those principles be deeply taught to each cadet. This is a cultural change and would not provide money or change benefits.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

  • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/23/2025

Roll Call Votes

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