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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 6181· Senate(119-SAMDT-6181)

S.Amdt. 6181

Rep. Warnock
Age: 57 years
Georgia
Introduced
6/24/2026
Sponsored by
Raphael Warnock
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

The purpose of SA 6181 is to expand who can enroll in Department of Defense Education Activity schools. It aims to change Section 2164(n) of title 10, United States Code.

Key changes include:

  • Changing the subsection heading from Reserve Components to Armed Forces.
  • Stating that enrollment is granted on a tuition-free basis.
  • Changing the word shall to may where it appears in paragraph (1).
  • Defining eligible members as those of the armed forces who:
    • Are serving on full-time National Guard duty or active duty.
    • Do not live on an installation supported by a school established under this section.
    • Relocated to a permanent station based on an order for a permanent change of station accompanied by dependents.

Limitations of the amendment:

  • It only applies to schools located within the several States.
  • It does not apply to schools located in the possessions or territories of the United States.
  • It does not apply to schools on installations selected for participation in the program under subsection (c) of section 2164b of this title.