; and (2) in subsection (b)(5), by striking 150 and inserting 200 . (d) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply to nominations of candidates and appointments to the Service Academies (as such term is defined in section 347 of title 10, United States Code) for classes entering such Service Academies beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year. 562. Increase in the number of nominees from Guam to the Service Academies (a) United States Military Academy Section 7442 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 561, is further amended, in subsection (a)(8), by striking Four and inserting Five . (b) United States Naval Academy Section 8454 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 561, is further amended, in subsection (a)(8), by striking Four and inserting Five . (c) United States Air Force Academy Section 9442 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 561, is further amended, in subsection (a)(8), by striking Four and inserting Five . 563. Consideration of standardized test scores in military service academy application process The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, and the United States Air Force Academy require the submission and consideration of standardized test scores as part of the application process. 564. Service Academy professional sports pathway report and legislative proposal required (a) Legislative proposal Not later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report including the following elements: (1) A legislative proposal that would— (A) update and clarify the legislative framework related to the ability of Service Academy graduates to pursue employment as a professional athlete prior to serving at least 5 years on active duty