HR-6246 : Still Just a Bill


Defense Language Continuing Education Act of 2021

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness within the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish policies and procedures to provide continuing language education to linguists of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force who have made the transition from formal training programs to operational and staff assignments.

The office must establish a procedure by which the military branches may reimburse a DOD organization that provides continuing language education.

The office must brief Congress on the implementation of the policies and procedures established by this bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-12-13IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2021-12-13IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Don Bacon [R] (NE-2)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Military education and training
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