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Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act

12/30/2022, 11:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5259

Bill 117 HR 5259, also known as the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California from potential closure or realignment.

The bill aims to ensure that the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego remains operational and fully functional in order to continue training and preparing new recruits for service in the United States Marine Corps. The depot plays a crucial role in the training and development of Marines, and its closure or realignment could have negative impacts on national security and military readiness.

If passed, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act would prohibit the closure or realignment of the depot without the approval of Congress. This would provide a level of protection and stability for the depot, ensuring that it can continue its important mission without the threat of closure looming over it. Overall, the bill seeks to safeguard the future of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego and ensure that it can continue to fulfill its vital role in training and preparing Marines for service in the United States military.

Congressional Summary of HR 5259

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or relocate Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, in California, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or relocation.

Current Status of Bill HR 5259

Bill HR 5259 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill HR 5259 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2021.  Bill HR 5259's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of September 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5259

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5259

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- California
- Defense spending
- Military education and training
- Military facilities and property

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5259

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or relocate the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act

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