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Introduced
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
In Committee
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of Defense from eliminating or otherwise modifying certain programs of the National Defense University pending an assessment of such programs. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Special Operations and International Security Education Act, prohibits the Secretary of Defense from eliminating or modifying certain programs of the National Defense University until an assessment is conducted. The bill requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in consultation with other senior officials, to assess the requirements for joint professional military education and civilian leader education in the counterterrorism, irregular warfare, and asymmetrical domains, and to determine whether a dedicated college at the National Defense University or independent of it is warranted, and whether the resources, services, and capacity of the College of International Security Affairs should be maintained, decreased, or enhanced. The Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report to Congress by February 1, 2021, on the findings of these assessments and recommendations for higher education in these domains.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7712/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7712/BILLS-116hr7712ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7712/BILLS-116hr7712ih.pdf.pdf |
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