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Parris Island Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-95| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to prevent the closure or realignment of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina , by explicitly prohibiting the use of any federal funds for such purposes. This prohibition extends to any planning or related activities that would lead to the facility's closure or realignment. The bill includes several findings emphasizing Parris Island's long-standing role since 1891, its cultural and historical significance to the Marine Corps, and its effectiveness in preparing recruits for military service. It highlights the depot's legacy of excellence and its status as the physical home of the Eastern Recruiting Region, underscoring the need for continued investment to ensure its future operation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4802
Parris Island Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-943
Parris Island Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1013
Parris Island Protection Act
Jan 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-443
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4802
    Parris Island Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-943
    Parris Island Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1013
    Parris Island Protection Act


  • January 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-443
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-443: Parris Island Protection Act
Military facilities and propertySouth Carolina

Parris Island Protection Act

USA119th CongressS-95| Senate 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
This legislation seeks to prevent the closure or realignment of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina , by explicitly prohibiting the use of any federal funds for such purposes. This prohibition extends to any planning or related activities that would lead to the facility's closure or realignment. The bill includes several findings emphasizing Parris Island's long-standing role since 1891, its cultural and historical significance to the Marine Corps, and its effectiveness in preparing recruits for military service. It highlights the depot's legacy of excellence and its status as the physical home of the Eastern Recruiting Region, underscoring the need for continued investment to ensure its future operation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4802
Parris Island Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-943
Parris Island Protection Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1013
Parris Island Protection Act
Jan 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-443
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4802
    Parris Island Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-943
    Parris Island Protection Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1013
    Parris Island Protection Act


  • January 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-443
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-443: Parris Island Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Military facilities and propertySouth Carolina