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H.R. 487 (108th)

To repeal the Military Selective Service Act.

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Introduced

29 January 2003

Last action

26 March 2003 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Selective Service Comm.

Sponsors

Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], DANA ROHRABACHER

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. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E91-92)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 13 February 2003

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD, Selective Service Comm.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 March 2003

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Selective Service Comm.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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