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S. 960 110th Congress Senate

Public Service Academy Act of 2007

Official title: A bill to establish the United States Public Service Academy.

Introduced: January 30, 2008 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
Mar 30, 2007
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.
Mar 22, 2007
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mar 22, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3612)
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 Latest action March 30, 2007

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Public Service Academy Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Department of Homeland Security a U.S. Public Service Academy for the instruction in and preparation for public service of selected individuals. Sets forth provisions relating to: (1) key personnel positions and faculty and departments; (2) student qualifications and requirements for admission; (3) procedures for the appointment of students to the Academy by Members of Congress and the President; (4) curriculum standards; and (5) study abroad requirements.

Requires each Academy student to sign an agreement with respect to length of public service. Imposes tuition and cost repayment requirements for Academy students who fail to graduate or accept or complete assigned public service.

Establishes a Board of Visitors to inquire into the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the Academy.

Requires the tuition of each Academy student to be fully subsidized. Provides for public (80%) and private funding for the Academy.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1671 Public Service Academy Act of 2007
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Feb 7, 2008
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jan 30, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 960: Public Service Academy Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-960/
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