Parris Island Protection Act

House Bill

H.R. 443

119th Congress

Parris Island Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gus M. Bilirakis

Representative

Republican

FL-12

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close, realign, or plan for closure of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. The legislation protects the historic installation, which has trained Marine Corps recruits since 1915, from potential base realignment decisions. It ensures continued operation of one of only two Marine Corps recruit training facilities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close, realign, or plan for closure of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. The legislation protects the historic installation, which has trained Marine Corps recruits since 1915, from potential base realignment decisions. It ensures continued operation of one of only two Marine Corps recruit training facilities.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Parris Island Protection ActThis bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or realign Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island in South Carolina, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or realignment.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits federal funds for Parris Island closure
Blocks planning for closure or realignment
Protects historic Marine recruit training facility
One of two Marine recruit depots in the nation
Ensures continued training operations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Parris Island has trained millions of Marines over more than a century. This bill preemptively blocks any closure consideration through funding restrictions. It reflects congressional protection of military installations with significant local economic impact and historical significance. The legislative approach prevents executive branch decisions to close the base without congressional action.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Military facilities and property

South Carolina

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

443, 119th Congress (2025). "Parris Island Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-443