United StatesHouse Bill 1214HR 1214
To require the name of military installation under jurisdiction of Secretary of the Army located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to be known and designated as Fort Bragg, and for other purposes.
Armed Forces and National Security
2 pages
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- senate
- president
Last progress February 11, 2025 (9 months ago)
Introduced on February 11, 2025 by Keith Self
House Votes
Pending Committee
February 11, 2025 (9 months ago)Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Senate Votes
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Presidential Signature
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AI Summary
This bill would make the Army base in Fayetteville, North Carolina, officially called Fort Bragg again. After it becomes law, all federal laws, maps, and documents would treat any mention of the base as “Fort Bragg.”
Background in the provided materials says the base’s name was changed to Fort Liberty in 2023. A February 2025 Defense Department memo proposed using “Fort Bragg” to honor Army PFC Roland Bragg, a World War II soldier.
Key points
- Who is affected: the Army, people who live and work on the base, local communities, and anyone who uses federal maps or records.
- What changes: the base’s official name becomes Fort Bragg; federal references are updated to match.
- When: the change takes effect after the bill becomes law.
Text Versions
Text as it was Introduced in House
ViewFebruary 11, 2025•2 pages
Amendments
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