Universal National Service Act of 2007 (Introduced in House)
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THIS BILL IS A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING!!!
There is some very scary language included in this bill, which has been highlighted below.
- Section 102(a) "Obligation for Service- It is the obligation of every citizen of the United States, and every other person residing in the United States..."
- This section divides the people of the United States into two categories, citizens and every other person A.K.A. aliens, no matter if you are in this country legally or not.
- Not a U.S. citizen? ¡No problema! Under this bill, you still have to do this!
- Section 103(b) "Limitation on Induction for Military Service- Persons described in section 102(a) may be inducted to perform military service only if--"
- Section 103(b)(1) a declaration of war is in effect;
- Section 103(b)(2) "the President declares a national emergency, which the President determines necessitates the induction of persons to perform military service, and immediately informs Congress of the reasons for the declaration and the need to induct persons for military service; or" ---OR---
- Section 103(b)(3) "members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps are engaged in a contingency operation pursuant to a congressional authorization for the use of military force."
- Is this not what we have been involved in since the start of the Iraq war and subsequent occupation?!
ATTENTION!!! AMERICANS NEED TO WAKE UP!!!!!
If you think that I am writing this with a biased point of view, then you are very correct!!!
As a matter of fact, all you have to do is view the information at the very, very top of our Main Page (view everything before the table of contents box) here in this wiki and you will also have the same biased point of view as me!
MOST OF THE POWERS GRANTED BY THIS BILL ARE LEFT UP TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PRESIDENT!!!
CAN YOU SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING??? (video link)
JUST THINK WHAT BUSH COULD DO IF THIS BILL WAS THE LAW !!!!!
Please keep in mind that the Posse Comitatus Act for all intents and purposes doesn't exist anymore! ([1], [2])
Ok, you still can't see it? I'll explain...
If this bill was law right now, Bush could, AT HIS OWN DISCRETION, make everyone, yes __EVERYONE__ (with a few exceptions) over the age of 18, but not yet 42, who is residing within the borders of the United States, be INDUCTED INTO MILITARY SERVICE !!!!!
I ask, DOES THIS BILL NOT SAY THIS?????
- Yes, it seems that it would be possible to only do work as a civilian, but is that left to your discretion? NO!
Could it happen?
It is not a question of would the president do something like this, the real question is could the president do this. This bill leaves a lot of how this law would be implemented directly up to the President own discretion.
Basically, this bill says if you are physically within the borders of the United States of America then you must perform national service. This bill takes out the question of whether or not you are a citizen. Provided you are at least 18 years old but less than 42 years old, they have you in their net. And that is a very large net, indeed.
- Martial Law 911: Rise of the Police State is a movie you can watch online for free and should watch soon. You don't have to like what you will see in this movie. You don't have to believe it. You don't even have to like the person who made it. You don't have to like the way the movie was made. You do, however, need to see what is in this movie! Just remember that saying about don't shoot the messenger because you don't like the message.
Accountability
Why should such broad power be given to one person. This is a touch law, meaning it will directly effect every person, both living and unborn, in the United States the entire time it remains a law.
This bill does not mention anything about accountability. The language in this bill is so broad, it leaves virtually every discretion up to the President to implement in whatever way the President should choose.
This being the case, every President can manipulate this law, contorting it into whatever implementation that President should choose, for better or for worse.
Induction discrimination
IF YOU ARE UNDER 42 YEARS OLD, THIS BILL WILL EFFECT YOU !!!!!
Supposedly this bill will require everyone to participate regardless of social or economic status. We all know the voting laws, yet look how they have been manipulated to disenfranchise voters and, as a whole, Congress seems to care less about fixing this hideous monster. With the implementation of this bill left up to a very partisan President (ref: [3]), is there any guarantee people will even have a chance of not being discriminated against?
Is there an induction limit?
The only real limit on how many people the President can induct into the military service at one time seems to be as described under Section 107(c) which only limits the induction of people to "the maximum number that can be adequately trained."
Assimilation
Let's take a look at what might be possible under a law like this. Undoubtedly, there have been omissions of plausible scenarios.
Cataloging of residents
Section 106(a) says, "Every person subject to induction under this title shall, before induction, be physically and mentally examined and shall be classified as to fitness to perform national service."
So, in other words, whether or not they are actually going to be inducted into any kind of service, for this bill to be effectively implemented, every person within the borders of the united states shall be cataloged. Remember, much of the implementation of this bill is left up to the President. According to this bill, could not the President implement this very policy?
When people arrived on the trains at Hitler's concentration camps, there would be a person examining people. This person would tell you to go to the left or the right. Those who went one way were gassed. Those who went the other way became the slave labor. (Source: Paper Clips, which is an excellent movie everyone should see!)
The President could implement a method of cataloging all persons who are to perform national service ( basically everyone), subjecting them to having technology such as the VeriChip to be injected into their body AGAINST THEIR WILL. You don't have to be injected, but if you don't, then you will go to prison, WHERE YOU WILL BE INJECTED !!!!!
Remember, this is just hypothetical, but if you seriously think about it, what is keeping the governments of the United States from implementing policies such as these? Is the only reason they haven't done this already simply because they haven't done it already?
Besides, haven't our military personnel already been forced to be injected with harmful substances during their time in the armed services? What would make this new bill be any different?
This may sound a bit scary, but this is pretty much exactly what Hitler did. Why don't you watch this short video or you could read the text version just to be reminded of how fragile our democracy really is. If we do not do everything in our power to save our democracy, them we will not have a democracy! A nation of sheep soon begets a government of wolves!
Freedom to Fascism is an excellent look at this very subject. Every person should be required to watch this movie!
Related
- Universal National Service Act of 2003 is a very similar bill introduced by the same Congressman to prove a point. Being in favor of the point being made does not mean the current 2007 bill should be passed with it's very broad language. It would be very scary indeed if the 2007 bill did actually pass with its current language!
- Senate votes to set up volunteer militia
H. R. 393 - Full text of the Bill
Here are links to basically the same bill introduced to the 108th congress in 2003:
- HR 163 from 108th Congress Universal National Service Act of 2003 (Introduced in House)
- S 89 from 108th Congress Universal National Service Act of 2003 (Introduced in Senate)
See the text below and the complete status of this legislation at the following address:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.R.393:/
This is a verbatim copy of the bill. Bold face type and Bold face italic type has been added for emphasis.
Universal National Service Act of 2007 (Introduced in House)
HR 393 IH
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 393
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, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the favorable treatment afforded combat pay under the earned income tax credit, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 10, 2007
Mr. RANGEL introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
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, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the favorable treatment afforded combat pay under the earned income tax credit, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
- (a) Short Title- This Act may be cited as the `Universal National Service Act of 2007'.
- (b) Table of Contents- The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--NATIONAL SERVICE
Sec. 101. Definitions.
Sec. 102. National service obligation.
Sec. 103. Induction to perform national service.
Sec. 104. Two-year period of national service.
Sec. 105. Implementation by the President.
Sec. 106. Examination and classification of persons.
Sec. 107. Deferments and postponements.
Sec. 108. Induction exemptions.
Sec. 109. Conscientious objection.
Sec. 110. Discharge following national service.
Sec. 111. Registration of females under the Military Selective Service Act.
Sec. 112. Relation of title to registration and induction authority of Military Selective Service Act.
TITLE II--FAVORABLE TREATMENT OF COMBAT PAY UNDER EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT MADE PERMANENT
Sec. 201. Favorable treatment of combat pay under earned income tax credit made permanent.
TITLE I--NATIONAL SERVICE
SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
- (1) The term `contingency operation' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(13) of title 10, United States Code.
- (2) The term `military service' means service performed as a member of an active or reserve component of the uniformed services.
- (3) The term `national service' means military service or service in a civilian capacity that, as determined by the President, promotes the national defense, including national or community service and service related to homeland security.
- (4) The term `Secretary concerned' means the Secretary of Defense with respect to the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard, the Secretary of Commerce, with respect to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to the Public Health Service.
- (5) The term `United States', when used in a geographical sense, means the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam.
- (6) The term `uniformed services' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.
SEC. 102. NATIONAL SERVICE OBLIGATION.
- (a) Obligation for Service- It is the obligation of every citizen of the United States, and every other person residing in the United States, who is between the ages of 18 and 42 to perform a period of national service as prescribed in this title unless exempted under the provisions of this title.
- (b) Forms of National Service- The national service obligation under this title shall be performed either--
- (1) as a member of an active or reserve component of the uniformed services; or
- (2) in a civilian capacity that, as determined by the President, promotes the national defense, including national or community service and service related to homeland security.
- (c) Age Limits- A person may be inducted under this title only if the person has attained the age of 18 and has not attained the age of 42.
SEC. 103. INDUCTION TO PERFORM NATIONAL SERVICE.
- (a) Induction Requirements- The President shall provide for the induction of persons described in section 102(a) to perform their national service obligation.
- (b) Limitation on Induction for Military Service- Persons described in section 102(a) may be inducted to perform military service only if--
- (1) a declaration of war is in effect;
- (2) the President declares a national emergency, which the President determines necessitates the induction of persons to perform military service, and immediately informs Congress of the reasons for the declaration and the need to induct persons for military service; or
- (3) members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps are engaged in a contingency operation pursuant to a congressional authorization for the use of military force.
- (c) Limitation on Number of Persons Inducted for Military Service- When the induction of persons for military service is authorized by subsection (b), the President shall determine the number of persons described in section 102(a) whose national service obligation is to be satisfied through military service based on--
- (1) the authorized end strengths of the uniformed services; and
- (2) the feasibility of the uniformed services to recruit sufficient volunteers to achieve such end-strength levels.
- (3) provide a mechanism for the random selection of persons to be inducted to perform military service.
- (d) Selection for Induction-
- (1) RANDOM SELECTION FOR MILITARY SERVICE- When the induction of persons for military service is authorized by subsection (b), the President shall utilize a mechanism for the random selection of persons to be inducted to perform military service.
- (2) CIVILIAN SERVICE- Persons described in section 102(a) who do not volunteer to perform military service or are not inducted for military service shall perform their national service obligation in a civilian capacity pursuant to section 102(b)(2).
- (e) Voluntary Service- A person subject to induction under this title may--
- (1) volunteer to perform national service in lieu of being inducted; or
- (2) request permission to be inducted at a time other than the time at which the person is otherwise called for induction.
SEC. 104. TWO-YEAR PERIOD OF NATIONAL SERVICE.
- (a) General Rule- Except as otherwise provided in this section, the period of national service performed by a person under this title shall be two years.
- (b) Grounds for Extension- At the discretion of the President, the period of military service for a member of the uniformed services under this title may be extended--
- (1) with the consent of the member, for the purpose of furnishing hospitalization, medical, or surgical care for injury or illness incurred in line of duty; or
- (2) for the purpose of requiring the member to compensate for any time lost to training for any cause.
- (c) Early Termination- The period of national service for a person under this title shall be terminated before the end of such period under the following circumstances:
- (1) The voluntary enlistment and active service of the person in an active or reserve component of the uniformed services for a period of at least two years, in which case the period of basic military training and education actually served by the person shall be counted toward the term of enlistment.
- (2) The admission and service of the person as a cadet or midshipman at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
- (3) The enrollment and service of the person in an officer candidate program, if the person has signed an agreement to accept a Reserve commission in the appropriate service with an obligation to serve on active duty if such a commission is offered upon completion of the program.
- (4) Such other grounds as the President may establish.
SEC. 105. IMPLEMENTATION BY THE PRESIDENT.
- (a) In General- The President shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this title.
- (b) Matter to Be Covered by Regulations- Such regulations shall include specification of the following:
- (1) The types of civilian service that may be performed in order for a person to satisfy the person's national service obligation under this title.
- (2) Standards for satisfactory performance of civilian service and of penalties for failure to perform civilian service satisfactorily.
- (3) The manner in which persons shall be selected for induction under this title, including the manner in which those selected will be notified of such selection.
- (4) All other administrative matters in connection with the induction of persons under this title and the registration, examination, and classification of such persons.
- (5) A means to determine questions or claims with respect to inclusion for, or exemption or deferment from induction under this title, including questions of conscientious objection.
- (6) Standards for compensation and benefits for persons performing their national service obligation under this title through civilian service.
- (7) Such other matters as the President determines necessary to carry out this title.
- (c) Use of Prior Act- To the extent determined appropriate by the President, the President may use for purposes of this title the procedures provided in the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 451 et seq.), including procedures for registration, selection, and induction.
SEC. 106. EXAMINATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONS.
- (a) Examination- Every person subject to induction under this title shall, before induction, be physically and mentally examined and shall be classified as to fitness to perform national service.
- (b) Different Classification Standards- The President may apply different classification standards for fitness for military service and fitness for civilian service.
SEC. 107. DEFERMENTS AND POSTPONEMENTS.
- (a) High School Students- A person who is pursuing a standard course of study, on a full-time basis, in a secondary school or similar institution of learning shall be entitled to have induction under this title postponed until the person--
- (1) obtains a high school diploma;
- (2) ceases to pursue satisfactorily such course of study; or
- (3) attains the age of 20.
- (b) Hardship and Disability- Deferments from national service under this title may be made for--
- (1) extreme hardship; or
- (2) physical or mental disability.
- (c) Training Capacity- The President may postpone or suspend the induction of persons for military service under this title as necessary to limit the number of persons receiving basic military training and education to the maximum number that can be adequately trained.
- (d) Termination- No deferment or postponement of induction under this title shall continue after the cause of such deferment or postponement ceases.
SEC. 108. INDUCTION EXEMPTIONS.
- (a) Qualifications- No person may be inducted for military service under this title unless the person is acceptable to the Secretary concerned for training and meets the same health and physical qualifications applicable under section 505 of title 10, United States Code, to persons seeking original enlistment in a regular component of the Armed Forces.
- (b) Other Military Service- No person shall be liable for induction under this title who--
- (1) is serving, or has served honorably for at least six months, in any component of the uniformed services on active duty; or
- (2) is or becomes a cadet or midshipman at the United States Military Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, a midshipman of a Navy accredited State maritime academy, a member of the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or the naval aviation college program, so long as that person satisfactorily continues in and completes at least two years training therein.
SEC. 109. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION.
- (a) Claims as Conscientious Objector- Nothing in this title shall be construed to require a person to be subject to combatant training and service in the uniformed services, if that person, by reason of sincerely held moral, ethical, or religious beliefs, is conscientiously opposed to participation in war in any form.
- (b) Alternative Noncombatant or Civilian Service- A person who claims exemption from combatant training and service under subsection (a) and whose claim is sustained by the local board shall--
- (1) be assigned to noncombatant service (as defined by the President), if the person is inducted into the uniformed services; or
- (2) be ordered by the local board, if found to be conscientiously opposed to participation in such noncombatant service, to perform national civilian service for the period specified in section 104(a) and subject to such regulations as the President may prescribe.
SEC. 110. DISCHARGE FOLLOWING NATIONAL SERVICE.
- (a) Discharge- Upon completion or termination of the obligation to perform national service under this title, a person shall be discharged from the uniformed services or from civilian service, as the case may be, and shall not be subject to any further service under this title.
- (b) Coordination With Other Authorities- Nothing in this section shall limit or prohibit the call to active service in the uniformed services of any person who is a member of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services.
SEC. 111. REGISTRATION OF FEMALES UNDER THE MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT.
- (a) Registration Required- Section 3(a) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 453(a)) is amended--
- (1) by striking `male' both places it appears;
- (2) by inserting `or herself' after `himself'; and
- (3) by striking `he' and inserting `the person'.
- (b) Conforming Amendment- Section 16(a) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 466(a)) is amended by striking `men' and inserting `persons'.
SEC. 112. RELATION OF TITLE TO REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION AUTHORITY OF MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT.
- (a) Registration- Section 4 of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 454) is amended by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:
- `(h) This section does not apply with respect to the induction of persons into the Armed Forces pursuant to the Universal National Service Act of 2007.'.
- (b) Induction- Section 17(c) of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. App. 467(c)) is amended by striking `now or hereafter' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting `inducted pursuant to the Universal National Service Act of 2007.'.
TITLE II--FAVORABLE TREATMENT OF COMBAT PAY UNDER EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT MADE PERMANENT
SEC. 201. FAVORABLE TREATMENT OF COMBAT PAY UNDER EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT MADE PERMANENT.
- (a) In General- Clause (vi) of section 32(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining earned income) is amended to read as follows:
- `(vi) a taxpayer may elect for any taxable year to treat amounts excluded from gross income by reason of section 112 as earned income.'.
- (b) Effective Date- The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2006.
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