Universal National Service Act of 2003

Bill Number

HR 163

Introduced

Jan 7, 2003

Latest Action

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494). (t ...

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Administrative procedure Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces reserves Compulsory military service Conscientious objectors Disability evaluation Disabled Draft registration Education Elementary and secondary education Executive Office of the President Government Operations and Politics Health Higher education Labor and Employment Law Military discharges Military education Military training National service Physical examinations Recruiting and enlistment Religion Secondary education Social Welfare Students Women Women soldiers

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Universal National Service Act of 2003 - Declares that it is the obligation of every U.S. citizen, and every other person residing in the United States, between the ages of 18 and 26 to perform a two-year period of national service, unless exempted, either as a member of an active or reserve component of the armed forces or in a civilian capacity that promotes national defense. Requires induction into national service by the President. Sets forth provisions governing: (1) induction deferments, postponements, and exemptions, including exemption of a conscientious objector from military service that includes combatant training; and (2) discharge following national service.

Amends the Military Selective Service Act to authorize the military registration of females.

Actions

Oct 5, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H8117-8118)
Oct 5, 2004

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494).(text: CR H8117-8118)
Oct 5, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 163.
Oct 5, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8117-8130)
Oct 5, 2004

Mr. McHugh moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 3, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.
Feb 3, 2003

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jan 7, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 7, 2003

Introduced in House

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