Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5492
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To repeal the Military Selective Service Act, and thereby terminate the registration requirements of such Act and eliminate civilian local boards, civilian appeal boards, and similar local agencies of the Selective Service System.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 19, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 19, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5492
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Oregon
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Republican
Illinois
Democrat
Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill repeals the requirement for males between the ages of 18 and 26 to register with the Selective Service.

The bill provides that an individual shall not be penalized for prior failure to register with the Selective Service.

Text (1)
December 19, 2019
Actions (2)
12/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
12/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:13 AM