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H.R. 1597 (107th)

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

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Introduced

26 April 2001

Last action

13 June 2001 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1087-1088)

Sponsors

Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

Summary

Repeals the Military Selective Service Act. Prohibits the Office of Selective Service Records from being reestablished upon such repeal. Transfers the assets, property, and records held by the Selective Service System (SSS), as well as unexpended balances, to the Administrator of General Services. Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to assist officers and employees of the SSS to transfer to other positions in the executive branch. Prohibits any person from being denied a right, privilege, benefit, or employment position under Federal law on the grounds that the person failed to register under the Military Selective Service Act before its repeal.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E647-648)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 April 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 May 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 May 2001

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 June 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1087-1088)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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