HR 4752 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Universal National Service Act of 2006
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2006-02-23)
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Universal National Service Act of 2006 - 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 42 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.…
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