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H.R. 443119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jan 15, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The Parris Island Protection Act would block federal money from closing, downsizing, or studying closure of the Marine Corps base.
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The bill would prohibit the use of any federal funds to close or reorganize the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. It would also block funds from being used to plan or study a possible closure or realignment. Parris Island has trained Marine recruits since 1891 and is one of two Marine basic training sites.
The Department of Defense and Marine Corps would have less flexibility over decisions involving the base. The bill would also affect Beaufort County's local economy, military families, and recruits tied to the depot.
The bill would limit future military planning options by permanently shielding one base from closure or realignment decisions normally handled through a separate defense review process.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.