To require the name of military installation under jurisdiction of Secretary of the Army located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to be known and designated as Fort Bragg, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 1214

Bill 119 hr 1214, also known as the "Fort Bragg Name Restoration Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to require the name of a military installation in Fayetteville, North Carolina, under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army, to be known and designated as Fort Bragg. The bill seeks to restore the original name of the military installation, which has historical significance and is widely recognized by the public. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes related to the designation of the military installation. The purpose of this legislation is to honor the legacy and tradition of Fort Bragg and to ensure that the name of the military installation accurately reflects its historical significance.

Congressional Summary of HR 1214

This bill provides statutory authority for the designation of the military installation under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as Fort Bragg.

The installation was originally designated as Fort Bragg for Confederate general Braxton Bragg, and was changed to Fort Liberty in 2023. On February 10, 2025, the Department of Defense issued a memorandum to rename it to Fort Bragg, in honor of Army PFC Roland Bragg, who served during World War II.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1214

Bill HR 1214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1214 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1214's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 11, 2025

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To require the name of military installation under jurisdiction of Secretary of the Army located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to be known and designated as Fort Bragg, and for other purposes.