Bill · H.R. 6478· House(119-HR-6478)
Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Sorensen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of the Air Force to create a permanent tuition assistance program. The program is intended for members of the Air National Guard. It would involve paying all or a portion of educational institution charges. This applies to members who meet specific training requirements under title 32 of the United States Code.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would students be better off under this?+8
The bill creates a permanent mechanism for military members to fund their studies at educational institutions.
Does this make college cost less?+7
The bill establishes a permanent program to pay all or a portion of educational institution charges for Air National Guard members.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The tuition assistance program provides financial support for higher education which is a primary activity for young adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial assistance for education: Members of the Air National Guard could receive payments for all or a portion of their tuition or educational expenses (Section 2).
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Establishment of a permanent resource: The bill requires the creation of a permanent program rather than a temporary one, providing long-term assistance for those meeting training requirements (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+8Good For Young Adults+5Good For Low Income Households+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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