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Parris Island Protection Act
2/13/2025, 3:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 443
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 443
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 443
Bill HR 443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 443 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025. Bill HR 443's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 443
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 443
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 443
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.
To 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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