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Military TimesApr 14, 2026Trade Press

Bill from vets in Congress would keep military roles open to women

Defense Secretary Hegseth's comments questioning women's effectiveness in ground combat roles served as a primary catalyst for the new legislation.

Bill from vets in Congress would keep military roles open to women
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A group of Democratic veteran lawmakers introduced the WARRIOR Act to codify women's eligibility for all military roles, responding to a Pentagon review of combat effectiveness and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's skepticism regarding women in ground combat.

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