The TRUST Act prohibits the U.S. Armed Forces from enlisting or appointing foreign nationals from countries designated as adversaries of the United States. The bill amends federal law to ban new recruits who are nationals of covered adversary nations and requires that officer appointees have not been nationals of such countries during the previous five years. The legislation takes effect 180 days after enactment and applies only to new military personnel going forward. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense must submit a report within one year identifying current service members who are foreign nationals from adversary countries, including their length of service and citizenship status. The bill's stated purpose is to protect military security and prevent espionage or sabotage by ensuring the undivided loyalty of Armed Forces members.
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