Parris Island Protection Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, or to plan such actions. It directly affects the Parris Island facility and the Marine Corps Eastern Recruiting Region, which relies on it as its permanent location. The bill cites the site’s historical significance - including being the first Marine Corps base to integrate women in boot camp (since 1949) and host the first fully integrated recruit company (2019) - to justify its protection. The key provision is a funding ban on closure-related activities, ensuring the facility remains operational without altering existing programs or adding new requirements.