Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 19, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5492
To repeal the Military Selective Service Act, and thereby terminate the registration requirements of such Act and eliminate civilian local boards, civilian appeal boards, and similar local agencies of the Selective Service System.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 19, 2019)
This bill repeals the requirement for males between the ages of 18 and 26 to register with the Selective Service.
The bill provides that an individual shall not be penalized for prior failure to register with the Selective Service.
What just happenedDec 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4](D-OR)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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- Introduced in HouseDec 19, 2019
- Dec 19, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House