Bills · HR 1573
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1573State and local government operationsComputer security and identity theft
Military and Educational Data Integration Act
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to provide states with a clearer picture of what happens to their high school graduates after they leave school, specifically those who choose military service. Currently, many states lack comprehensive data on these students, making it hard to assess how well their education system prepares students for military careers or other post-secondary options.
If this bill becomes law, states will have more robust data to evaluate the effectiveness of their high school programs, improve career counseling services, and potentially tailor educational resources to better support students interested in military paths. If it doesn't pass, this specific data gap will likely remain, and states will continue to operate with incomplete information regarding the significant portion of graduates who choose military service, potentially missing opportunities to optimize educational support and outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill requires the military, in collaboration with education officials, to establish a data sharing process within 18 months of enactment.
This formalizes a new data pipeline, ensuring states receive information about their graduates who join the military.
PROVISION 02
It specifies the types of data that can be shared, including educational attainment, military test scores, branch, rank, and job for service members, and similar educational info for denied applicants.
This defines the exact scope of information to be exchanged, giving clarity to what states will receive and what privacy considerations are relevant.
PROVISION 03
The bill mandates strict privacy and data security measures, requiring confidential transmission using current standards and adherence to all applicable privacy laws.
This provision is critical for protecting the sensitive personal information of individuals whose data will be shared.
PROVISION 04
State educational agencies are authorized to integrate the received military data into their existing statewide longitudinal data systems or other state-operated data systems.
This ensures the data can be effectively used by states for analysis and planning, rather than existing in isolated silos.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
D· Nevada
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 92%
DEM 6 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Introduced in House
FEB 25
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1573
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Last actionFeb 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025
House BillHR 1573State and local government operationsComputer security and identity theft
Military and Educational Data Integration Act
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
13
COMPLEXITY
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