TRUST Act Targeted Restrictions Upholding Service Trustworthiness...
To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or enlistment into the Armed Forces of foreign nationals from certain adversary countries, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9079, proposes to change the rules for who can join the U.S. Armed Forces. Specifically, it aims to prevent people from certain countries that are considered adversaries from being appointed or enlisted. The bill was introduced on May 29, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Armed Services for further review.
This change would affect potential recruits from the countries listed in the bill. By limiting enlistments from these nations, the bill seeks to enhance the security and trustworthiness of military service. It is important to note that this bill is in the early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the relevant committee.
The current status of HB9079 is that it was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services on the same day, May 29, 2026. The committee will now review the bill and may hold hearings or make recommendations before it proceeds further in the legislative process.
