HR 163
108th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Administrative procedure
Armed forces reserves
Compulsory military service
Conscientious objectors
Disability evaluation
Disabled
Draft registration
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Executive Office of the President
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Law
Military discharges
Military education
Military training
National service
Universal National Service Act of 2003
Introduced: January 7, 2003
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Everywhere this bill has been
9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H8117-8118)
Oct 5, 2004
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494).(text: CR H8117-8118)
Oct 5, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 163.
Oct 5, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8130)
Oct 5, 2004
Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 3, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Feb 3, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jan 7, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 7, 2003
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2004 | House · vote #494 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 2–402 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H8117-8118)
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1