119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 5425
H.R. 5425, the Servicemember Retention and Education Advancement Act, directs the Department of Defense to study whether it's feasible to create a uniform policy providing tuition assistance to all active-duty service members after just one year of service. The study affects all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and aims to identify potential barriers to implementing such a policy. The Secretary of Defense must complete the study and submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. The legislation does not specify funding amounts for the study itself, as it is primarily an investigative measure rather than an appropriations bill. The goal is to explore whether faster access to education benefits could help retain military personnel and advance their career development.