OPMProposed Rule
Bar to Appointment of Persons Who Fail to Register under Selective Service Law; Withdrawal
Labor & WorkplaceOther
Ad Space (leaderboard)
Summary
This proposed rule would allow the federal government to reconsider or withdraw previous decisions that banned people from federal jobs for failing to register with Selective Service. The change could give some people a second chance at obtaining federal employment if they had been rejected due to non-registration.
Key Points
- 1The rule proposes to withdraw or modify a long-standing bar that automatically disqualifies job applicants who haven't registered with Selective Service
- 2This affects men ages 18-25 who are required by law to register with Selective Service but failed to do so
- 3People previously denied federal jobs because of non-registration may now be eligible to reapply or have their cases reviewed
- 4The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing this change and is seeking public feedback before making a final decision
- 5This is still in the proposal stage as of July 2025, so the rule is not yet in effect
Impact Assessment
If you are a job applicant previously rejected from federal employment for failing to register with Selective Service, this means you may have the opportunity to reapply for federal positions you were previously barred from.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
National
Compliance Cost
Minimal
Who is Affected
Federal EmployeesWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
July 15, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
5 CFR Part 731
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
The Digest Network
Ad Space (rectangle)