MACARTHUR Act

# MACARTHUR Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The MACARTHUR Act is a straightforward proposal that would require the U.S. Army to add the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" to the official mission statement of the United States Military Academy at West Point. This phrase is historically significant to the academy and reflects its traditional values and leadership principles. **Who It Affects:** This bill primarily affects West Point and the Army leadership responsible for defining the academy's mission. It would also symbolically impact cadets, faculty, and alumni of the institution.

The change would be largely ceremonial, updating official documents rather than changing how the academy operates. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 700) is currently in committee in the 119th Congress, sponsored by Representative Keith Self, a Republican from Texas. It has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As a narrow, symbolic measure, it faces relatively low controversy, though it has not advanced to a floor vote at this time.