Reinstate Draft bill

To provide for the common defense by requiring that all young persons in the United States, including women, perform a period of military service or a period of civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, and for other purposes.

Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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Summary

Universal National Service Act of 2003 - 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 26 to perform a two-year period of national service, unless exempted, either as a member of an active or reserve component of the armed forces or in a civilian capacity that promotes national defense. Requires induction into national service by the President. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) induction deferments, postponements, and exemptions, including exemption of a conscientious objector from military service that includes combatant training; and (2) discharge following national service.

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

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Related Legislation

S. 89Reinstate draft bill
2003-01-07Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Legislative Actions

2003-01-07
Introduced in House
2003-01-07
Introduced in House
2003-01-07
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2003-02-03
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
2003-02-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
2004-10-05
Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2004-10-05
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8130)
2004-10-05
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 163.
2004-10-05
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494).(text: CR H8117-8118)
Roll Call #494 (House)
2004-10-05
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H8117-8118)
Roll Call #494 (House)

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