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Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:05 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8298

Bill 117 HR 8298, also known as the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022, aims to expand the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program in high schools across the United States. The JROTC program is a military-sponsored program that aims to instill leadership skills, citizenship, and self-discipline in high school students.

The bill proposes to increase funding for the JROTC program, allowing for the establishment of new units in schools that currently do not have a JROTC program. This expansion would provide more students with the opportunity to participate in the program and benefit from its leadership training and character development.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the curriculum of the JROTC program, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that includes instruction in leadership, citizenship, and military history. The bill also aims to increase partnerships between JROTC units and local military installations, providing students with more opportunities for hands-on training and mentorship. Overall, the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022 seeks to expand and improve the JROTC program, giving more high school students the opportunity to develop valuable skills and qualities that will benefit them in their future endeavors.

Congressional Summary of HR 8298

Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense to develop a plan to increase the total number of units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps to ensure that there is reasonable access to such units in each geographic region of the United States by September 30, 2031.

Current Status of Bill HR 8298

Bill HR 8298 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 7, 2022. Bill HR 8298 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 7, 2022.  Bill HR 8298's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of July 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8298

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8298

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8298

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Expansion Act of 2022
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.

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