Parris Island Protection Act

2/13/2025, 3:08 AM
Congress
119

Number
HR - 443

Introduced on
2025-01-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/15/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Parris Island Protection Act

This 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.

Bill 119 hr 443, also known as the "Protecting Parris Island Act," aims to prevent the closure or realignment of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina. The bill specifically prohibits the use of Federal funds to carry out any actions that would result in the closure or realignment of this important military installation.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island has a long history of training and preparing new recruits for service in the United States Marine Corps. Supporters of the bill argue that closing or realigning this facility would have negative impacts on the local community, as well as on the readiness and effectiveness of the Marine Corps.

The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of preserving the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island. Proponents of the bill believe that maintaining this facility is crucial for national security and for the well-being of the Marines who train there. Overall, Bill 119 hr 443 seeks to ensure that Federal funds are not used to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, in order to protect the vital role that this facility plays in training and preparing new recruits for service in the Marine Corps.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/7/2025

Parris Island Protection Act

This 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 ...


Latest Action1/15/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.