Bill would bar federal funds from closing Parris Island base
In committeeH.R. 443Latest action
Sponsor: Nancy Mace · Representative · SC
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Official title: Parris Island Protection Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 15, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jan 15, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
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.