To limit the authority of the President to carry out large-scale military parades.
USA115th CongressHR-4982| House
| Updated: 2/8/2018
Bradley Scott Schneider
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (5)
Armed Services Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Preparedness Before Parades Act This bill prohibits the President from directing the Department of Defense (DOD) from carrying out a large-scale military parade unless: (1) DOD certifies to Congress that the parade will have no effect on the military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces, (2) the government of any municipality where the parade will be conducted approves the parade not later than 90 days before the date of the parade, and (3 ) not less than 50% of the costs of the parade are paid for by funds appropriated to the Executive Office of the President.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
AppropriationsBudget processCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentIntergovernmental relationsMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary readinessMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local government operationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
To limit the authority of the President to carry out large-scale military parades.
USA115th CongressHR-4982| House
| Updated: 2/8/2018
Preparedness Before Parades Act This bill prohibits the President from directing the Department of Defense (DOD) from carrying out a large-scale military parade unless: (1) DOD certifies to Congress that the parade will have no effect on the military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces, (2) the government of any municipality where the parade will be conducted approves the parade not later than 90 days before the date of the parade, and (3 ) not less than 50% of the costs of the parade are paid for by funds appropriated to the Executive Office of the President.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Bradley Scott Schneider
Democratic Representative
Illinois
Cosponsors (5)
Armed Services Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AppropriationsBudget processCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional oversightDefense spendingDepartment of DefenseExecutive agency funding and structureExecutive Office of the PresidentIntergovernmental relationsMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary readinessMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local government operationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation