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United States Public Service Academy Act of 2009

Introduced: April 27, 2009 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 111th Congress ended
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Apr 27, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 27, 2009
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E971)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

United States Public Service Academy Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Department of State 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; (2) faculty and departments; (3) student nominations, qualifications, and admission requirements; (4) curriculum standards; and (5) off-campus learning program requirements.

Requires each Academy student to sign an agreement for not less than five years of public service following graduation. Imposes cost repayment requirements for students who fail to graduate or to complete such public service. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) public service assignments; and (2) graduate education and the additional service commitment.

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

Directs the President to determine the Academy's location by establishing an advisory commission and through specified procedures. Authorizes the President to acquire land and construct the Academy.

Requires each Academy student's education to be fully subsidized by the Academy (or by an international student's home country).

What's happening now June 4, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2102: United States Public Service Academy Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2102/
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"H.R. 2102: United States Public Service Academy Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2102/.
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H.R. 2102, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2102/.
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