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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 402
Recognizing the importance of the Selective Service System on the occasion
of the 60th anniversary of the United States’ first peacetime military
registration effort and the continued need for American men to register
for possible service in the Armed Forces.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
Mr. KUYKENDALL (for himself, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. ABER-
CROMBIE, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. LARSON, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr.
CROWLEY, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr.
WATKINS, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. OSE, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. TAYLOR of Mis-
sissippi, Mr. SISISKY, and Mr. SKELTON) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of the Selective Service System
on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the United
States’ first peacetime military registration effort and
the continued need for American men to register for
possible service in the Armed Forces.
Whereas the United States relied on a form of conscription
to fulfill the military personnel needs of the Armed
Forces during the Civil War and World War I;
Whereas, in response to the outbreak of warfare in Africa,
Asia, and Europe, the Congress enacted the Selective
Training and Service Act of 1940 to institute the first
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peacetime military registration effort in the United
States, and ten million men, two-thirds of all United
States troops serving in World War II enlisted through
the draft system;
Whereas, in 1948, the Military Selective Service Act (50
U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.) replaced the Selective Training
and Service Act of 1940 and reiterated the duty of every
male citizen of the United States, and every other male
person residing in the United States, who is between the
ages of 18 and 26 to register for possible service in the
Armed Forces;
Whereas since 1940, the Selective Service System has been
an important supplement to the Armed Forces to ensure
that our military has adequate personnel in times of con-
flict;
Whereas the Selective Service System was revitalized in 1979
to address the criticisms raised in connection with the op-
eration of the System during the Vietnam War;
Whereas every American male, whether a citizen or noncit-
izen, is still required to register under the Military Selec-
tive Service Act at the age of 18; and
Whereas registration compliance has diminished in the past
few years, even in the face of severe penalties and the
possibility of losing access to Federal financial aid and
jobs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, on the 60th anniversary of the first
peacetime military registration effort in United States his-
tory, the Congress recognizes—
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(1) that the United States must continue to be
prepared to defend the people and national interests
of the United States in times of conflict; and
(2) the continued need for male citizens of the
United States, and other males residing in the
United States, who attain the age of 18 to register
for possible service in the Armed Forces as required
by the Military Selective Service Act.
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