Parris Island Protection Act

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Jan 15, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House - Jan 15, 2025 00

Parris Island Protection ActThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island in South Carolina, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Type: IntroReferral | Source: House floor actions | Code: H11100

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced in House

Type: IntroReferral | Source: Library of Congress | Code: Intro-H

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced in House

Type: IntroReferral | Source: Library of Congress | Code: 1000

Jan 15, 2025

Subjects (3)

Armed Forces and National Security (Policy Area) Military facilities and property South Carolina

Cosponsors (5)

Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

(R-SC)
Jan 15, 2025

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

(R-SC)
Jan 15, 2025

Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

(R-SC)
Jan 15, 2025

Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

(R-SC)
Jan 15, 2025

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

(R-SC)
Jan 15, 2025

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Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2025

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 443 Introduced in House

(IH) ]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 443

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine
Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.

_______________________________________________________________________

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 2025

Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mrs. Biggs of
South Carolina, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Norman, and Mr. Fry) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

A BILL

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine
Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1.

This Act may be cited as the ``Parris Island Protection Act''.

SEC. 2.

Congress finds the following:

(1) The Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris
Island, South Carolina (in this section referred to as ``Parris
Island''), has served the United States as a home to the Marine
Corps since 1891.

(2) Parris Island stands as a site of cultural and
historical significance to the Marine Corps and the fighting
spirit of the United States.

(3) Parris Island offers various and challenging conditions
that have prepared members of the Marine Corps for every major
conflict since World War I.

(4) Parris Island has cultivated a legacy of excellence and
faithful service to the United States.

(5) Parris Island is and shall remain the physical home of
the Eastern Recruiting Region of the Marine Corps.

(6) Continued investments are needed to ensure that Parris
Island continues to serve the United States for years to come.

SEC. 3.

DEPOT LOCATED AT PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA.

No Federal funds may be used to close or realign Marine Corps
Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, or to conduct any
planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 443 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
 H. R. 443

 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine 
 Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.

_______________________________________________________________________

 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 January 15, 2025

 Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mrs. Biggs of 
 South Carolina, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Norman, and Mr. Fry) introduced the 
 following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

_______________________________________________________________________

 A BILL

 To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine 
 Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.

 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

 This Act may be cited as the ``Parris Island Protection Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

 Congress finds the following:

    (1) The Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris 
 Island, South Carolina (in this section referred to as ``Parris 
 Island''), has served the United States as a home to the Marine 
 Corps since 1891.

    (2) Parris Island stands as a site of cultural and 
 historical significance to the Marine Corps and the fighting 
 spirit of the United States.

    (3) Parris Island offers various and challenging conditions 
 that have prepared members of the Marine Corps for every major 
 conflict since World War I.

    (4) Parris Island has cultivated a legacy of excellence and 
 faithful service to the United States.

    (5) Parris Island is and shall remain the physical home of 
 the Eastern Recruiting Region of the Marine Corps.

    (6) Continued investments are needed to ensure that Parris 
 Island continues to serve the United States for years to come.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION OF CLOSING OR REALIGNMENT OF MARINE CORPS RECRUIT 
 DEPOT LOCATED AT PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA.

 No Federal funds may be used to close or realign Marine Corps 
Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, or to conduct any 
planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.
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