United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1197 — To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia 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.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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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Summary

Amends the District of Columbia Code to direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia, in coordination with the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, to establish a program that allows the Mayor 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 at least 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. Prohibits members who are receiving a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship from receiving this Act's assistance.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E533-534)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1197 do?
Amends the District of Columbia Code to direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia, in coordination with the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, to establish a program that allows the Mayor 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 at least 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. Prohibits members who are receiving a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship from receiving this Act's assistance.
Who sponsors HR 1197?
HR 1197 is sponsored by Eleanor Norton (D).
What is the current status of HR 1197?
This bill died with 112th 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.
Where can I track HR 1197?
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