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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.

3/27/2026, 10:56 AM

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.

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

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4253

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4253

Primary Policy Focus

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