United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 2869 — HEROES Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The HEROES Act expands the Troops-to-Teachers Program to include various education roles.

This bill updates the Troops-to-Teachers Program, rebranding it as the Troops-To-Support-Education Program and broadening eligible positions to include various roles within schools. It adjusts terminology and requirements to support service members seeking employment in education.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a service member, this bill provides new opportunities for jobs in education.

Summary

Heroes Entering Roles Of Education Service Act or the HEROES Act This bill revises and expands the Troops-to-Teachers Program, which supports the transition of current and former military personnel to employment positions in education. The program places personnel in (1) elementary and secondary schools that serve more than a certain percentage of lower-income students or those who qualify for aid under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and (2) Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools. The bill renames the program as the Troops-To-Support-Education Program and expands the positions covered to include a number of teaching support, administrative, and security personnel. Excluded from eligibility are positions performed outside the grounds of a school or for a contractor. For placement in non-teacher positions, the service member must obtain credentials required by the state in which the position is located. The bill increases the total number of stipends and bonuses provided. It also increases the limit on the amount of obligations for the program for each fiscal year. The Department of Defense may enter into partnership agreements with tax-exempt charitable organizations to assist with the placement of participants.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2869 do?
Heroes Entering Roles Of Education Service Act or the HEROES Act This bill revises and expands the Troops-to-Teachers Program, which supports the transition of current and former military personnel to employment positions in education. The program places personnel in (1) elementary and secondary schools that serve more than a certain percentage of lower-income students or those who qualify for aid under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and (2) Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools. The bill renames the program as the Troops-To-Support-Education Program and expands the positions covered to include a number of teaching support, administrative, and security personnel. Excluded from eligibility are positions performed outside the grounds of a school or for a contractor. For placement in non-teacher positions, the service member must obtain credentials required by the state in which the position is located. The bill increases the total number of stipends and bonuses provided. It also increases the limit on the amount of obligations for the program for each fiscal year. The Department of Defense may enter into partnership agreements with tax-exempt charitable organizations to assist with the placement of participants.
Who sponsors HR 2869?
HR 2869 is sponsored by Duffy, Sean P. (Republican), Gabbard, Tulsi (Democratic), Rose, Max (Democratic), Joyce, John (Republican), Hunter, Duncan D. (Republican), Diaz-Balart, Mario (Republican), Harder, Josh (Democratic), Cole, Tom (Republican), Tipton, Scott R. (Republican), Riggleman, Denver (Republican), McMorris Rodgers, Cathy (Republican), Ratcliffe, John (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Bacon, Don (Republican), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Hartzler, Vicky (Republican), Gonzalez, Anthony (Republican), and Stefanik, Elise M. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2869?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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