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A bill to provide for referral of denied applicants to the Service Academies to the senior military colleges.

7/31/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4846

Bill 118 s 4846, also known as the "Referral of Denied Applicants to Service Academies to Senior Military Colleges Act," aims to address the issue of denied applicants to the United States Service Academies by providing an alternative pathway for these individuals to pursue a military education.

The bill proposes that individuals who are denied admission to the Service Academies, such as the United States Military Academy or the United States Naval Academy, be referred to senior military colleges as an alternative option. Senior military colleges, such as The Citadel or Virginia Military Institute, offer similar military education and training programs as the Service Academies.

By referring denied applicants to senior military colleges, the bill seeks to ensure that these individuals still have the opportunity to receive a quality military education and pursue a career in the armed forces. This alternative pathway may also help alleviate the disappointment and frustration that denied applicants may experience when not accepted into the Service Academies. Overall, Bill 118 s 4846 aims to provide denied applicants to the Service Academies with a second chance to pursue their military education goals and contribute to the defense of our nation.

Current Status of Bill S 4846

Bill S 4846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2024. Bill S 4846 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2024.  Bill S 4846's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of July 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4846

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4846

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4846

A bill to provide for referral of denied applicants to the Service Academies to the senior military colleges.
A bill to provide for referral of denied applicants to the Service Academies to the senior military colleges.

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