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H.R. 1152 (112th): Universal National Service Act of 2011
- Introduced:
- Mar 17, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
- Status:
- Died (Referred to Committee)
- Sponsor
- Charles “Charlie” Rangel
Representative for New York's 15th congressional district
- Party
- Democrat
- Text
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- Last Updated
- Mar 17, 2011
- Length
- 14 pages
H.R. 393 (110th)
was a previous version of this bill.
Referred to Committee
Last Action: Jan 10, 2007
- Status
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This bill was introduced on March 17, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
- Progress
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Introduced Mar 17, 2011 Referred to Committee Mar 17, 2011
- Full Title
To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 25 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
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- Cosponsors
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1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Library of Congress Summary
The summary below was written by the Congressional Research Service, which is a nonpartisan division of the Library of Congress.
3/17/2011--Introduced.
Universal National Service Act of 2011 - 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 25 to perform a 2-year 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. Allows persons to be inducted only:
(1) under a declaration of war or national emergency, or
(2) when members of the Armed Forces are engaged in a contingency operation.
Requires each person, before induction, to be examined physically and mentally for classification for fitness to perform.
Sets forth provisions governing:
(1) induction deferments, postponements, and exemptions, including exemption of a conscientious objector from combatant training and military service; and
(2) discharge following national service.
Amends the Military Selective Service Act to authorize the military registration of females.
House Republican Conference Summary
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