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Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022


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Introduced
07/07/2022
In Committee
07/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure reasonable access to the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022, directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to increase the total number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) units by September 30, 2031 to ensure reasonable access to these programs across all geographic regions of the United States, including rural and underrepresented areas. The plan must include proposals to increase the number of JROTC units, estimated costs, prioritized locations for expansion, actions to ensure fair access, potential modifications to unit requirements, and a strategy to increase awareness of JROTC programs in underserved communities. The Secretary of Defense must submit this plan to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/07/2022)

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