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119-hr-10949119th Congress

To direct the Secretary of Defense to expand the priority list for the Public Schools on Military Installations Program of the Department of Defense.

Sponsored By: Representative Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

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Summary

Would expand eligibility for competitive construction, renovation, repair, and expansion grants so that at least 90 public schools on the 2018 Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI) Priority List can apply. It directs the Secretary of Defense to revise the 2011 Federal Register notice so those schools would be able to submit requests under the PSMI program.

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  • Families and students on military bases: More schools from the 2018 priority list could compete for Department of Defense grants, which may speed facility repairs and improvements that affect daily learning.
  • School leaders and base officials: The change guarantees a minimum of 90 schools on the 2018 PSMI Priority List may submit competitive grant requests for construction, renovation, repair, or expansion.
  • Department of Defense and program funding: The bill directs revising the Federal Register notice that governs PSMI eligibility and authorizes "such sums as may be necessary" so Congress can fund the expanded eligibility through future appropriations.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

NM • D

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