# 119-s-5068: Service Academy Parity Act

119-s-5068, Service Academy Parity Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5068
- Congress: 119
- Title: Service Academy Parity Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Creates a unified nomination and appointment system for the Coast Guard Academy.** The bill would expand who can nominate candidates and set specific seat allocations for veterans' children, states, territories, and enlisted members.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New Coast Guard Academy nomination rules: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would create a formal nomination and appointment process for U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets. It would require nominees to be U.S. citizens or nationals and meet minimum requirements the Secretary sets. Starting in the 2029 academic year, the bill would set specific annual slot…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4782: ReportScams.gov Act
- 119-s-4280: SAFE Act
- 119-s-690: Overdose RADAR Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5068 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5068)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4782: ReportScams.gov Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4782)
- [119-s-4280: SAFE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4280)
- [119-s-690: Overdose RADAR Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-690)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5068 (as of 2026-09-10).