Universal National Service Act of 2011

Summary

Universal National Service Act of 2011 - 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 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. 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.

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Timeline

1. 17 March 2011

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 May 2011

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 17 March 2011 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 March 2011

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 March 2011

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 March 2011

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• · hsas00 · Standing

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