Bills of Congress by U.S. Congress

H.R.1214 - To require the name of military installation under jurisdiction of Secretary of the Army located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to be known and designated as Fort Bragg, and for other purposes. (119th Congress)

Summary

H.R.1214 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on February 11, 2025, seeking to officially designate a military installation in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as "Fort Bragg". The bill mandates that any reference to this installation in official documents, laws, regulations, maps, or records of the United States government should refer to it as Fort Bragg.
The bill also references section 2801 of title 10, United States Code, for the definition of "military installation".
This action appears to be largely administrative, formalizing the name of the installation in federal records.

Expected Effects

The primary effect of this bill, if enacted, would be the formal and legal recognition of the military installation in Fayetteville, North Carolina, as "Fort Bragg" across all official government documents and records.
This would ensure consistency and clarity in all references to the installation.
It is unlikely to have a significant material impact on the operations or function of the base itself.

Potential Benefits

  • Ensures clarity and consistency in official government documents and records regarding the military installation.
  • Reduces potential confusion arising from inconsistent naming conventions.
  • Formally recognizes the installation's established name.
  • May have a minor positive impact on local community identity and pride.
  • Streamlines administrative processes by standardizing the installation's name.

Potential Disadvantages

  • The bill's impact is primarily symbolic and administrative, with minimal tangible benefits.
  • It consumes legislative resources for a relatively minor issue.
  • There are no apparent direct disadvantages to the American people.
  • Opportunity cost: legislative time could be spent on more pressing issues.
  • Potential for debate and controversy if the name "Fort Bragg" is itself contested for historical reasons (though the document doesn't suggest this).

Constitutional Alignment

This bill appears to align with the US Constitution, specifically Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to provide for the common defense and to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers. Designating a military installation's name falls under Congress's authority to manage and regulate the armed forces. The bill does not infringe upon any individual liberties or rights protected by the Constitution or its amendments.

Impact Assessment: Things You Care About

This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).