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HR 487 108th Congress House

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

Introduced: January 29, 2003 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Compulsory military serviceDraft registrationEconomics and Public FinanceExecutive reorganization
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Federal employeesFines (Penalties)Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment propertyLabor and EmploymentLawPublic recordsReprogramming of appropriated fundsSelective Service SystemTransfer of employees
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 26, 2003
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Selective Service Comm.
Feb 13, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Selective Service Comm.
Feb 13, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Jan 29, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 29, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E91-92)
Jan 29, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 26, 2003

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Selective Service Comm.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Feb 7, 2003
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