This bill would block the federal government from using any money to close or move the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. It also bans spending on planning or other steps toward closing or moving it. The bill says Parris Island has long, historic value to the Marines and should remain the home of the Eastern Recruiting Region, with continued investments to keep it strong for the future. A plain-language summary from the Library of Congress echoes this: no federal funds could be used to close, move, or even plan to close or move the depot.

Key points

• Who is affected: Marine recruits and staff at Parris Island, and nearby communities that rely on the base’s jobs and spending.
• What changes: The government would be barred from funding any closure, move, or planning for such changes at Parris Island.
• When: These rules would take effect if and when the bill becomes law.