Universal National Service Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2013)
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.
What just happenedMar 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2013
- Mar 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
- Feb 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Feb 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 15, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House