# Plain Language Summary: Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act

This bill prevents the federal government from using any taxpayer money to close down or move the Marine Corps Recruit Depot located in San Diego, California. It also blocks funding for any planning or preparation work related to shutting down or relocating this facility. Essentially, it's a legal lock that says the government cannot spend federal dollars on this project, period.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego is one of two main facilities where the Marine Corps trains new recruits, and it's been operating in that location for over a century. The bill was introduced by several California representatives, suggesting there may have been concerns or proposals within the military to potentially relocate this operation. By passing this bill, Congress would be saying that San Diego's recruit depot must stay put and continue operating where it currently is.

For San Diego residents and the broader region, this matters because the recruit depot is a significant employer and economic driver for the area. Thousands of people work there, and the facility supports local businesses and the community economy. For taxpayers, this bill essentially protects the status quo—it prevents the government from spending money on a major military relocation project. The practical effect is that if military leadership ever wanted to move or close this facility, they would need Congress to change this law first before they could spend any money doing so.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act

Peters, Scott H.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Protection Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to close or relocate Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, in California, or to conduct any planning or other activity related to such closure or relocation.