TRUST Act

Key Points

• This bill would stop people from countries considered enemies of the United States from joining the military. This includes nations like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
• The goal is to protect national security by preventing potential spying or sabotage within the military. Supporters believe current background checks are not enough to stop these risks.
• Under this plan, anyone who has been a citizen of one of these countries in the last five years would be barred from becoming a military officer. It also completely bans them from enlisting.
• The Department of Defense would have to count how many people from these countries are already serving. They would also track how many of those service members are currently trying to become U.S. citizens.
• If passed, these new rules would start six months after the bill becomes law. It would only apply to new people joining the military, not those already in it.

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