KEY TAKEAWAYS Women cannot be drafted and are not required to register with Selective Service. Only men ages 18 through 25 must register. The FY2026 defense law, signed December 18, 2025, makes registration automatic for men starting in December 2026. It does not include women. Congress has tried to add women three times — in the FY2017, FY2022 and FY2025 defense bills … [Read more...] about Can Women Be Drafted in 2026? What the Law Says Right Now