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H.R. 3323 111th Congress House

Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act of 2009

Official title: To establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Colum… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encourage the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to attend undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses.

Introduced: July 23, 2009 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security District of ColumbiaEducation programs fundingHigher educationNational Guard and reserves
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Student aid and college costsVocational and technical education
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) 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.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1933)
Jul 23, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 23, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 24, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1933)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act of 2009 - Authorizes the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard to provide educational assistance to members of the District of Columbia National Guard who have satisfactorily completed their initial active duty service and agree to serve for a period of not less than six years.

Requires such assistance to be used by members for expenses incurred in pursuing their first undergraduate, master's, vocational, or technical degree or certification at an approved institution of higher education.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2333 District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act
  • HR 3913 To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistan…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3323: Major General David F. Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National Guard Retention and College Access Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3323/
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