H.R. 5741: Two Year Conscription for Americans Between Ages 18 and 42 for “National Service”

July 27th, 2010

Conscription typically means compulsory military service. That’s not necessarily the case here, but it’s close enough.

Will there be arm bands? Happy Hope and Change.

Via: GovTrack:

HR 5741 IH

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5741

To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform national service, either as a member of the uniformed services or in civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security, to authorize the induction of persons in the uniformed services during wartime to meet end-strength requirements of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

One Response to “H.R. 5741: Two Year Conscription for Americans Between Ages 18 and 42 for “National Service””

  1. edwardo says:

    Given that the sponsor for this bill is Charles Rangel, I’m not sure what to say about the prospects for this pending legislation.

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