Bill113th Congress

H.R. 748

Universal National Service Act

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Introduced
Feb 15, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Latest Action
Mar 6, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]

Democrat·NY-13
Bioguide ID: R000053
First Name: CHARLES
Middle Name: B.
Last Name: RANGEL
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Subjects
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Bill Details

Update Date
Mar 3, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
748
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 15, 2013
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Is Law
No
Mar 6, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 15, 20130

Universal National Service Act - 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 25 to perform a 2-year period of national service, unless exempted, either through military service or through civilian service in a federal, state, or local government program or with a community-based agency or entity engaged in meeting human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs. Requires induction into national service by the President. Allows persons to be inducted only: (1) under a declaration of war or national emergency, or (2) when members of the Armed Forces are engaged in a contingency operation. Requires each person, before induction, to be examined physically and mentally for classification for fitness to perform. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) induction deferments, postponements, and exemptions, including exemption of a conscientious objector from combatant training and military service; and (2) discharge following national service.

Amends the Military Selective Service Act to authorize the military registration of females.

Armed Services Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightExecutive Office of the PresidentHomeland securityLicensing and registrationsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary readinessNational and community serviceWar and emergency powers

Introduced in House

Feb 15, 2013

Universal National Service Act — Informed