January 15, 2025
Ms. Mace (for herself, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Norman, and Mr. Fry) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to close or realign the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Parris Island Protection Act
.
Sec. 2. Findings
Congress finds the following:
(1)
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina (in this section referred to as Parris Island
), has served the United States as a home to the Marine Corps since 1891.
(2)
Parris Island stands as a site of cultural and historical significance to the Marine Corps and the fighting spirit of the United States.
(3)
Parris Island offers various and challenging conditions that have prepared members of the Marine Corps for every major conflict since World War I.
(4)
Parris Island has cultivated a legacy of excellence and faithful service to the United States.
(5)
Parris Island is and shall remain the physical home of the Eastern Recruiting Region of the Marine Corps.
(6)
Continued investments are needed to ensure that Parris Island continues to serve the United States for years to come.
Sec. 3. Prohibition of closing or realignment of marine corps recruit depot located at Parris Island, South Carolina
No Federal funds may be used to close or realign Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.