The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, Section 529 (Report on exemptions and deferments for a possible military draft) requires the Director of the Selective Service System, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security, to submit a report to Congress that provides a review of exemptions and deferments from registration, training, and service under the Military Selective Service Act [50 U.S.C. §3801 et seq.]. Section 529A(a) of P.L 117-81, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, requires the Director of Selective Service System to submit a report “setting forth the results of a review of the processes and procedures employed by agencies across the Federal Government for the appeal by individuals of a denial of status or benefits under Federal law for failure to register [with Selective Service System] under the Military Selective Service Act” MSSA.
FY2022 NDAA SEC. 529 (PDF) (421 KB)