I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2009 Mr. Smith of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To prohibit the closure of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, notwithstanding the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

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Prohibition on closure of Fort Monmouth, New Jersey

Notwithstanding the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission contained in the report transmitted to Congress on September 15, 2005, under section 2903(e) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Army shall not close Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, or otherwise reduce personnel, functions, or operations at Fort Monmouth.