JROTC POWER Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-13T21:29:05Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4253 JROTC POWER Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/13/2026, 9:29 PM

Summary of Bill S 4253

A bill introduced in the 119th Congress, number S. 4253, aims to mandate the Secretary of Defense to revise the guidance for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program. The purpose is to assess the impact of the JROTC instructor pay scale on recruitment and retention within the program.

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Current Status of Bill S 4253

Bill S 4253 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2026. Bill S 4253 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2026. Bill S 4253's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of March 26, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4253

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4253

JROTC POWER Act

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Pay Oversight for Workforce Evaluation and Retention Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to update guidance for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program to evaluate the effects of the JROTC instructor pay scale on recruitment and retention.