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H.R. 4982 (115th)

Preparedness Before Parades Act

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Introduced

8 February 2018

Last action

8 February 2018 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Sponsors

Bradley Schneider, Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Theodore Deutch, Jackie Speier, Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

11 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Preparedness Before Parades Act This bill prohibits the President from directing the Department of Defense (DOD) from carrying out a large-scale military parade unless: (1) DOD certifies to Congress that the parade will have no effect on the military readiness or budgetary needs of the Armed Forces, (2) the government of any municipality where the parade will be conducted approves the parade not later than 90 days before the date of the parade, and (3 ) not less than 50% of the costs of the parade are paid for by funds appropriated to the Executive Office of the President.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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