Parris Island Protection Act

Senate Bill

S. 95

119th Congress

Parris Island Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator

Republican

MS

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This Senate bill prohibits using federal funds to close, realign, or plan for closure of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. The legislation is a Senate companion to H.R. 443, protecting this historic Marine Corps training installation from potential base realignment decisions and ensuring continued operation of one of only two Marine recruit training facilities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate bill prohibits using federal funds to close, realign, or plan for closure of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina. The legislation is a Senate companion to H.R. 443, protecting this historic Marine Corps training installation from potential base realignment decisions and ensuring continued operation of one of only two Marine 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 or planning
Senate companion to H.R. 443
Protects historic Marine recruit depot
Prevents base realignment decisions
Ensures continued training operations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Having companion bills in both chambers increases likelihood of passage and demonstrates strong bipartisan support for protecting Parris Island. The installation has significant economic impact on South Carolina and historical significance to the Marine Corps. Congressional prohibition of closure funding effectively removes executive discretion over the bases future.

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

95, 119th Congress (2025). "Parris Island Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-95