WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCIV) — Keeping Parris Island open remains a primary objective for Rep. Nancy Mace and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The two reintroduced the legislation in their respective chambers. The bill aims to prohibit federal funds from closing or realigning the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, ensuring it stays open and continuing training around 19,000 Marine Corps recruits each year.
“This bill is about putting South Carolina first, standing up for our military, and ensuring the Lowcountry continues to lead in making Marines for generations to come,” said Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. “We are committed to keeping South Carolina at the forefront of military excellence and protecting the Parris Island legacy.”
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Parris Island is one of the oldest posts in the Marine Corps and was designated for recruit training in 1915.
South Carolina lawmakers introduced Similar legislation in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
In the past, lawmakers have pushed to keep it open amid reports of rising sea levels threatening the future of the Marine Corps’ eastern recruiting hub.
Original post written by Ian Kayanja
