HR 6670 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to provide a voluntary system of registration for the military draft and to reinstitute a mandatory registration system whenever the President declares a national emergency with respect to a threat to our national security or there is a declaration of war.

Introduced 1980-02-28· Sponsored by Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.(1980-02-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Military Selective Service Act to establish a voluntary system of registration for the military draft. Reinstitutes a mandatory registration system whenever the President declares a national emergency with respect to a threat to national security or when there is a declaration of war. Subjects any person who knowingly makes, or who knowingly aids or abets the making of any false, incorrect, or improper registration to a civil penalty not to exceed $100.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats