Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic Act (MACARTHUR) Act

# MACARTHUR Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The MACARTHUR Act is a straightforward measure that would require the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to officially include the phrase "Duty, Honor, Country" in its mission statement. This phrase has historical significance at the Academy and was famously associated with General Douglas MacArthur's 1962 farewell address to cadets. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects the Department of the Army and the United States Military Academy.

It would also have symbolic importance for current and future West Point cadets and the broader military community. **Current status:** Introduced by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the 119th Congress, the bill is currently in committee and has not been voted on by the full Senate. Since it's a relatively simple legislative change focused on institutional language rather than major policy or spending, it represents the type of bill that can move quickly if it gains support, though there's no indication of its current progress toward a vote.