Bills · HR 4379
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4379Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations providing for the reimbursement of certain educational expenses for students determined to be medically ineligible for continued participation in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
INTRO JUL 14· LAST ACTION JUL 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a potential financial hardship for students who commit to military service through ROTC. Without this protection, a student could invest time and resources, incurring significant educational debt, only to be medically disqualified later. This could leave them responsible for costs they expected an ROTC scholarship to cover, through no fault of their own. By ensuring reimbursement, the bill provides a crucial safety net, reducing the financial risk for students and their families. This could also encourage more students to consider ROTC, knowing they are protected from unforeseen medical issues that might cut short their military path.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to create new rules for reimbursing certain educational expenses for ROTC students who become medically ineligible.
This establishes a formal system to provide financial relief to students who are medically disqualified after starting ROTC.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the reimbursement must cover reasonable expenses like tuition, fees, laboratory costs, and room and board incurred while a student's financial aid eligibility was pending.
This clearly defines which educational costs are eligible for repayment, ensuring comprehensive coverage for students.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the regulations establish a process for students to submit a claim and receive their reimbursement within 90 days of submission.
This provision ensures that students receive their owed funds in a timely manner, preventing long delays.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 14
Introduced in House
JUL 14
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4379
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 14, 2025
Last actionJul 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025
House BillHR 4379Armed Forces and National Security
To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations providing for the reimbursement of certain educational expenses for students determined to be medically ineligible for continued participation in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.
INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 14, 2025
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