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Preparedness Before Parades Act

Introduced: February 8, 2018 Introduced by: Schneider, Bradley Scott Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Preparedness Before Parades Act

This bill prohibits the President from directing the Department of Defense (DOD) from carrying out a large-scale military parade unless: (1) DOD certifies to Congress that the parade will have no effect on the military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces, (2) the government of any municipality where the parade will be conducted approves the parade not later than 90 days before the date of the parade, and (3 ) not less than 50% of the costs of the parade are paid for by funds appropriated to the Executive Office of the President.

What's happening now February 8, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 23, 2018
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Feb 23, 2018
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Feb 15, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4982: Preparedness Before Parades Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4982/
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"H.R. 4982: Preparedness Before Parades Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-4982/.
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