WASHINGTON — Eligible men in the U.S. will soon be automatically registered for the military draft.

Right now, eligible male U.S. citizens ages 18 to 25 are required to register through the Selective Service System online. However, a new automatic registration process was approved by Congress under the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026.

The move was made to streamline the previous process and to save money.

The proposed rule is currently under review by the Regulatory Affairs Office and awaiting finalization.