A bill to require the reinstitution of procedures for the registration of certain persons under the Military Selective Service Act, and for other purposes.

Summary

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 96-226) Amends the Military Selective Service Act to direct the President to commence registration of male citizens in accordance with provisions of such Act by January 2, 1980. Authorizes the President to suspend such registration only for the purpose of revising or instituting new procedures. Stipulates that such suspension shall not exceed 90 consecutive days nor occur more than once in any one-year period. Prohibits the President from classifying or examining any person registered under the provisions of such Act after the date or enactment and before January 1, 1981, unless he determines that it is in the national interest to do so. Directs the President to submit a written report on the Military Selective Service Act to Congress by July 1, 1980, containing recommendations for: (1) revisions of categories and standards for deferment or exemption; (2) the revision of registration and classification procedures; and (3) revisions he determines necessary to improve the fairness and effectiveness of such Act. Requires that the President include in such report a certification to the effect that such Act, including any changes recommended by him, is in his judgment equitable and capable of providing the means necessary to effectively meet the military manpower needs of the United States. Directs the Secretary of Defense to include in the annual manpower requirements written report an assessment of the capability of mobilizing military manpower to meet national security requirements during national emergencies.

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Timeline

1. 23 January 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 June 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 96-226.

   Source: Committee

4. 19 June 1979

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 96-226.

   Source: Committee

5. 21 September 1979

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

   Source: Floor

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Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 January 1979

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 19 June 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. [I-VA] · I · Sponsor
• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssas00 · Standing

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