Parris Island Protection Act
HR 473, the Parris Island Protection Act, prohibits using federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. The bill directly affects the Parris Island facility, ensuring it remains the physical home of the Marine Corps Eastern Recruiting Region as stated in congressional findings. Its key mechanism is a funding restriction preventing any closure planning or activities related to the depot. The bill focuses on preserving the depot's operational role, not altering its climate adaptation efforts or environmental programs.
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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Jan 24, 2023
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Jan 24, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Jan 24, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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