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Defense Language Continuing Education Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6246

Bill 117 HR 6246, also known as the Defense Language Continuing Education Act of 2021, aims to enhance the language skills of members of the United States military. The bill recognizes the importance of language proficiency in national security and defense efforts.

The bill proposes the establishment of a program that provides continuing education opportunities for military personnel to improve their language skills. This program would offer courses, training, and resources to help service members maintain and enhance their proficiency in critical languages.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and communication in military operations. It seeks to ensure that military personnel are equipped with the necessary language skills to effectively engage with foreign populations and allies. Overall, the Defense Language Continuing Education Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the language capabilities of the US military and enhance its ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with international partners in support of national security objectives.

Congressional Summary of HR 6246

Defense Language Continuing Education Act of 2021

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness within the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish policies and procedures to provide continuing language education to linguists of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force who have made the transition from formal training programs to operational and staff assignments.

The office must establish a procedure by which the military branches may reimburse a DOD organization that provides continuing language education.

The office must brief Congress on the implementation of the policies and procedures established by this bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6246

Bill HR 6246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2021. Bill HR 6246 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 13, 2021.  Bill HR 6246's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of December 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6246

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6246

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Military education and training

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6246

Defense Language Continuing Education Act of 2021
Defense Language Continuing Education Act of 2021
To direct the Department of Defense to establish policies and procedures for providing continuing language education to military linguists, and for other purposes.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6246

Don Bacon
Don Bacon
NebraskaRepublican

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