HR 5568
109th Congress
House
Education
Armed Forces and National Security
College costs
District of Columbia
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to education
Gifts
Graduate education
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Law
Licenses
National Guard
Scholarships
Technical education
Vocational and technical education
District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act
Introduced: June 8, 2006
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 8, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1080-1081)
Jun 8, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act - Authorizes the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard to provide financial assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who satisfactorily complete initial active duty service and agree to serve for a period of not less than six years, to assist in them in covering expenses they incur while pursuing their first undergraduate, masters, vocational, or technical degree or certification at an approved institution of higher education. Limits such assistance to up to $400 per credit hour, but not to exceed $5,000 per year.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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