H.R. 163 · 108th Congress
Reinstate Draft bill
- Stage
- Did not pass
- Sponsor
- Charlie Rangel
- Introduced
- 2003-01-07
- Latest action
- 2004-10-05 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 2 - 402 (Roll no. 494).
Summary
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.