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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.
Summary
- Prohibits the use of Federal funds to close the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina.
- Prohibits the use of Federal funds to realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina.
- Prohibits the use of Federal funds for any planning or activity related to the facility's closure or realignment.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/G000359.thumb.jpg)
Sen. Graham, Lindsey (R-SC)
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![Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/S001184.thumb.jpg)
Sen. Scott, Tim (R-SC)
Actions (2)
- Jan 15, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. · senate
- Jan 15, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 15, 2025
Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Parris Island Protection Act”.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) The Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina (in this section referred to as “Parris Island”), has served the United States as a home to the Marine Corps since 1891.
(2) Parris Island stands as a site of cultural and historical significance to the Marine Corps and the fighting spirit of the United States.
(3) Parris Island offers various and challenging conditions that have prepared members of the Marine Corps for every major conflict since World War I.
(4) Parris Island has cultivated a legacy of excellence and faithful service to the United States.
(5) Parris Island is and shall remain the physical home of the Eastern Recruiting Region of the Marine Corps.
(6) Continued investments are needed to ensure that Parris Island continues to serve the United States for years to come.
SEC. 3. PROHIBITION OF CLOSING OR REALIGNMENT OF MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT LOCATED AT PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA.
No Federal funds may be used to close or realign Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment. <all>
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