Bill · H.R. 443· House(119-HR-443)
Parris Island Protection Act
- Introduced
- 1/15/2025
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Parris Island Protection Act," aims to prevent the closure or realignment of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. It specifically prohibits the use of Federal funds for closing or realigning the depot. Additionally, the bill forbids using funds for any planning or activities related to such a closure or realignment. The legislation notes that Parris Island has been a Marine Corps home since 1891. It is intended to protect the site's historical and cultural significance.
Yes· 3 of 10
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill protects the existence of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, which supports local jobs and military-related employment.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Preserving the military installation ensures continued demand for local business services.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
Maintaining a historic training site preserves the legacy and tradition of the Marine Corps community.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill mandates the continued operation of the depot, preventing potential cost-saving measures through closure or realignment.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job and Site Security: By prohibiting the use of Federal funds to close or realign the depot, the bill ensures that the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island remains active (Section 3). This protects the site's status as the physical home of the Eastern Recruiting Region of the Marine Corps (Section 2).
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Preservation of Tradition: The bill protects a site that Congress finds has a legacy of excellence and has prepared Marines for every major conflict since World War I (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For White Americans+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 1/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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