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HR 1597 107th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Compulsory military service Draft registration Economics and Public Finance Executive reorganization Federal employees Fines (Penalties) Government Operations and Politics Government property Labor and Employment Law Public records Reprogramming of appropriated funds Selective Service System Transfer of employees

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

Introduced: April 26, 2001 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 13, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1087-1088)
May 9, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 9, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Apr 26, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 26, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E647-648)
Apr 26, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Repeals the Military Selective Service Act.

Prohibits the Office of Selective Service Records from being reestablished upon such repeal. Transfers the assets, property, and records held by the Selective Service System (SSS), as well as unexpended balances, to the Administrator of General Services. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to assist officers and employees of the SSS to transfer to other positions in the executive branch.

Prohibits any person from being denied a right, privilege, benefit, or employment position under Federal law on the grounds that the person failed to register under the Military Selective Service Act before its repeal.

What's happening now June 13, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1087-1088)

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