H.R. 2723 (109th): Universal National Service Act of 2005

Introduced:
May 26, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY15]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 393 (110th) on Jan 10, 2007.

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 26, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 26, 2005
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

House Armed Services

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Full Title

To provide for the common defense by requiring that all young persons in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 26, 2005.
12 pages

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5/26/2005--Introduced.
Universal National Service Act of 2005 - Declares that it is the obligation of every U.S. citizen, and every other person residing in the United States, between the ages of 18 and 26 to perform a 15-month period of national service, unless exempted, either as a member of an active or reserve component of the armed forces or in a civilian capacity that promotes national defense. Requires induction into national service by the President. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) induction deferments, postponements, and exemptions, including exemption of a conscientious objector from military service that includes combatant training; and (2) discharge following national service. Amends the Military Selective Service Act to authorize the military registration of females.

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