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District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act

Introduced: June 8, 2006 Introduced by: Norton, Eleanor Holmes Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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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
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 June 8, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5568: District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5568/
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"H.R. 5568: District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5568/.
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