Prevent the closure or relocation of the Marine Corps recruit training depot at Parris Island.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Parris Island Protection Act?
The Parris Island Protection Act, known as H.R. 443, has been in the House Committee on Armed Services since January 14, 2025. The committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills of this type never receive a vote and expire in committee. This effort has seen no recorded action for 17 months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Parris Island Protection Act (H.R. 443 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since January 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 473 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 473 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Nancy Mace (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.