Every person living in the U.S. (18 to 25) must perform 2 years national military or civilian service. Service must be performed in a federal, state, or local government program or with a community-based agency or entity engaged in meeting human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs.
What is House Bill H.R. 748?
Cost of House Bill H.R. 748
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Media:
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) Press Release
Of Note:
-Those performing uniformed service during a time of war would be called upon to help beef up the US military and meet strength end requirements.
-This bill also amends the original Military Selective Service Act to authorize the military registration of females.
AKA
Universal National Service Act
Official 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 as civilian service in a Federal, State, or local government program or with a community-based agency or community-based entity, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, to provide for the registration of women under the Military Selective Service Act, and for other purposes.
bill Progress
- Not enactedThe President has not signed this bill
- The senate has not voted
- The house has not voted
- house Committees
Military PersonnelCommittee on Armed ServicesIntroducedFebruary 15th, 2013
Defense
Military