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.