A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Targeted Restrictions Upholding Service Trustworthiness Act" or "TRUST Act," seeks to amend title 10 of the United States Code. It aims to prohibit the enlistment of foreign nationals who are nationals of certain "covered nations" into the Armed Forces. Additionally, it adds a requirement for those seeking appointments that they have not been a national of a covered nation during the previous five years. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to submit a report regarding current service members who fit these descriptions. These changes are intended to apply to original enlistments and appointments occurring after a 180-day period following enactment.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill aims to prevent the compromise of sensitive technology and operations by restricting access to foreign nationals from adversary nations.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill restricts the ability of foreign nationals from specific countries to enlist in the military or obtain high-level appointments.
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill requires a report on service members who are currently in the process of seeking United States citizenship.
- Scored -1
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill targets foreign nationals of specific covered nations, which may disproportionately affect certain immigrant demographics.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security Protections: By preventing individuals from countries with interests adverse to the United States from serving, the bill aims to reduce risks of espionage, sabotage, and foreign influence (Section 2).
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Protection of Sensitive Information: The measure is intended to prevent the compromise of sensitive information, technology, and operations within the military (Section 2).
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Increased Integrity of the Armed Forces: The bill seeks to uphold the integrity, security, and undivided loyalty of those serving in the military (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Enlistment: Foreign nationals who are citizens of "covered nations" will be prohibited from enlisting in any armed force (Section 3(a)).
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Restrictions on Appointments: Individuals seeking appointments will be disqualified if they were nationals of a covered nation at any point during the five years leading up to their appointment (Section 3(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill restricts the ability of foreign nationals from specific countries to enlist in the military or obtain high-level appointments. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill targets foreign nationals of specific covered nations, which may disproportionately affect certain immigrant demographics.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill aims to prevent the compromise of sensitive technology and operations by restricting access to foreign nationals from adversary nations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill requires a report on service members who are currently in the process of seeking United States citizenship.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama