US bills to re-instate the Draft introduced in Congress on 1/7/2003

2004-05-17T22:51:07Z

Pending legislation was introduced in the House and Senate on 1/7/2003. This legislation is twin bills S.89 and H.R.163 (see below). Clearly, this will not be popular legislation and not likely something to be passed before the November 2004 presidential election. Once the election is over, provided that we have a "normal" election, there may be increased pressure to pass this type of legislation. In the current political climate, it seems unlikely that this is something that the American people will support. But what if the current political climate changes?

H.R.163
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.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/7/2003) Cosponsors (13)
Related Bills: S.89
Latest Major Action: 2/3/2003 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Executive Comment Requested from DOD

SUMMARY AS OF:
1/7/2003--Introduced.

Universal National Service Act of 2003 - 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 two-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. 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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Noble Realms — US bills to re-instate the Draft introduced in Congress on 1/7/2003

US bills to re-instate the Draft introduced in Congress on 1/7/2003