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Military Service Academy Foundation Support Act of 2022

8/10/2023, 8:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8346

Bill 117 HR 8346, also known as the Military Service Academy Foundation Support Act of 2022, aims to provide support to the various military service academies in the United States. The bill seeks to enhance the educational and training programs offered by these academies by allowing them to receive financial support from private foundations.

Under this legislation, the military service academies will be able to accept donations from private foundations to fund various programs and initiatives that will benefit the cadets and midshipmen attending these institutions. This support will help to improve the quality of education and training provided by the academies, ultimately better preparing the future leaders of the US military.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that the donations received by the academies are used in accordance with the donors' intentions and that proper oversight and accountability measures are in place to prevent misuse of funds. This will help to maintain the integrity and reputation of the military service academies while also ensuring that the donations are used effectively to support the education and training of the cadets and midshipmen. Overall, the Military Service Academy Foundation Support Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the military service academies by providing them with additional financial support from private foundations. This support will help to enhance the educational and training programs offered by the academies, ultimately benefiting the future leaders of the US military.

Congressional Summary of HR 8346

Military Service Academy Foundation Support Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the military departments to provide specified support, with limitations, to charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organizations that operate exclusively to support the service academies (i.e., the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy). Specifically, the bill authorizes the military departments to provide (1) the use of facilities or equipment of the United States on an unreimbursed basis, and (2) endorsement from specified individuals related to an organization and its events and activities.

Current Status of Bill HR 8346

Bill HR 8346 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2022. Bill HR 8346 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2022.  Bill HR 8346's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of July 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8346

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 8346

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8346

Military Service Academy Foundation Support Act of 2022
Military Service Academy Foundation Support Act of 2022
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of a military department to provide certain support to a foundation that supports a Military Service Academy.

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