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Parris Island Protection: Prohibiting Marine Corps Base Closure

This act aims to protect the Marine Corps recruit training depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. It prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign the base, ensuring the stability of a training site for thousands of recruits, including women, for many years. This assures citizens that an important military facility will remain in its current location.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island.
Parris Island remains a key training facility for Marine recruits, including women, since 1949.
The act ensures the continued operation of a historic military base, important for national security.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_943
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Process start date: 2021-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parris Island Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_943.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island.
  • Parris Island remains a key training facility for Marine recruits, including women, since 1949.
  • The act ensures the continued operation of a historic military base, important for national security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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