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Smart Act Strengthening the Force and Fleet Through Enlisted Education Act
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Introduced
11/07/2022
11/07/2022
In Committee
11/07/2022
11/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize more enlisted members of the Armed Forces to attend the Naval Postgraduate School.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Strengthening the Force and Fleet Through Enlisted Education Act" or the "SMART Act," aims to amend the United States Code to authorize more enlisted members of the Armed Forces to attend the Naval Postgraduate School. The bill recognizes the importance of investing in the education of enlisted servicemembers to strengthen the military's lethality and intellectual capabilities, noting that officers currently receive significantly more educational opportunities than their enlisted counterparts. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to Congress on the effects of increasing enlisted enrollment at the Naval Postgraduate School, including any impacts on the military's lethality, recruitment, promotion, retention, and member behavior.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Jimmy Panetta (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Sanford Bishop (D),
André Carson (D),
Pat Fallon (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Trent Kelly (R),
Rick Larsen (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Michael Waltz (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 11/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9279/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr9279/BILLS-117hr9279ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr9279/BILLS-117hr9279ih.pdf.pdf |
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