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Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act
12/30/2022, 12:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7889
Bill 117 hr 7889, also known as the Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to provide financial incentives for members of the military to maintain physical fitness standards.
Under this bill, military personnel who meet or exceed the fitness standards set by their branch of the armed forces would be eligible for tuition assistance or other educational benefits. This is intended to encourage service members to prioritize their physical health and fitness, which is crucial for their overall well-being and readiness for duty.
The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a program to track and monitor the fitness levels of military personnel, as well as measures to ensure that the incentives provided are used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act seeks to promote a culture of physical fitness within the military and reward service members who prioritize their health and well-being. It is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered support from both sides of the aisle.
Under this bill, military personnel who meet or exceed the fitness standards set by their branch of the armed forces would be eligible for tuition assistance or other educational benefits. This is intended to encourage service members to prioritize their physical health and fitness, which is crucial for their overall well-being and readiness for duty.
The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a program to track and monitor the fitness levels of military personnel, as well as measures to ensure that the incentives provided are used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act seeks to promote a culture of physical fitness within the military and reward service members who prioritize their health and well-being. It is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered support from both sides of the aisle.
Congressional Summary of HR 7889
Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act or the Military FIT Act
This bill requires the military departments to pay a monthly allowance for a gym membership to members of the Armed Forces who reside more than 10 miles from a military installation. The amount of the allowance must be determined based on the average cost of a gym membership in the military housing area in which a member resides.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7889
Bill HR 7889 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7889 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022. Bill HR 7889's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of May 27, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7889
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7889
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7889
Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act
Military Fitness Incentive Tuition Act
To amend title 37, United States Code, to establish an allowance for a gym membership for a member of the Armed Forces who resides more than 10 miles from a military installation.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7889
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