South Carolina's two U.S. Senators are again pushing legislation to protect a military base on the state's coast. Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham have re-introduced the Protect Paris Island Act.
The bill would prohibit the usage of federal funding to close or plan the closure of the Marine Depot at Paris Island.
Scott said " “The work of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island is vital for our military readiness. said Senator Scott. “The heart of our Marine Corps beats in Beaufort County. I will continue to support efforts to ensure that Parris Island is able to produce top-quality Marines for years to come.”
Similar legislation has been introduced in the U.S. house by Congressmen Jeff Duncan, William Timmons and Ralph Norman.