Parris Island Protection Act
Sponsored By: Representative Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced
Summary
Blocks federal funding to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. The bill would forbid using federal money for any planning or activities aimed at closing or realigning Parris Island and cites the depot's service since 1891, its cultural and historical importance to the Marine Corps, its role as the Eastern Recruiting Region, and its training legacy as reasons to preserve the installation.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stop funds to close or realign Parris Island
If enacted, this bill would bar federal agencies from using money to close or realign Parris Island. It would also block funds for any planning or other steps toward closure or realignment. That would limit actions by the Department of Defense and the Marine Corps. Local service members, workers, and businesses could keep jobs and customers tied to the base. The bill does not set dates or provide new funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
SC • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 1/15/2025
Biggs (SC)
SC • R
Sponsored 1/15/2025
Timmons
SC • R
Sponsored 1/15/2025
Norman
SC • R
Sponsored 1/15/2025
Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
SC • R
Sponsored 1/15/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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