H.R. 2723 · 109th Congress
Universal National Service Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Charlie Rangel
- Introduced
- 2005-05-26
- Latest action
- 2005-05-26 · Introduced in House
Summary
Universal National Service Act of 2005 - 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 15-month 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.