To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.
Sponsored By: Representative Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]
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Summary
Educate and honor the "Greatest Generation" with a new Department of Defense program that would teach World War II lessons and strengthen ties between young and old. The Secretary of Defense would run a comprehensive education effort and could award grants to states and 501(c)(3) nonprofits for public programs and events.
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- Veterans and families would get public programming that honors World War II service, including prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action, and thanks their families for sacrifice.
- Students and young people would gain funded opportunities to learn about World War II, build civic pride, and connect history to present challenges.
- State and local governments could receive grants but states may use funds only for new initiatives and not for existing secondary school programs.
- Nonprofit organizations must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) to qualify for grants to run nationwide educational activities.
- National memorials and sites like the National World War II Memorial would receive support for immersive events and remembrance programming.
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World War II education program and grants
If enacted, the Secretary of Defense would establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program. The program would teach about the Greatest Generation to unite generations and build pride in young people. The Secretary would hold exclusive rights to the program name and seal, subject to prior lawful rights. The Secretary would be able to award grants to State and local governments and to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Grants would fund public education anywhere in the United States that honors World War II veterans and their families. Grants would support teaching about U.S. and allied service and home front contributions. Grants would support remembering the Holocaust and honoring its victims. They would also support student programs and events at sites like the National World War II Memorial. A State that receives a grant would only be able to use it for a new initiative. States could not use grants for existing secondary school programs. The bill does not set aside specific money for these grants.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]
KS • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
TX • D
Sponsored 7/20/2026
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