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HR 2781119th CongressIn Committee

ENLIST Act

Introduced: Apr 9, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The ENLIST Act would amend title 10 of the United States Code to require certain secondary schools to display and provide access to information about military recruiting during school hours. Specifically, it adds a new clause to existing law requiring schools to “display and make accessible to students, during school hours, information regarding military recruiting.” The bill is titled the Engaging Next-generation Leaders in Information about Service and Training Act (ENLIST Act). It was introduced by Rep. Kiggans (VA) and Rep. Panetta and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. In short, the bill formalizes a duty for some secondary schools to ensure that information about military recruiting is visible and accessible to students during the school day. The text provided does not specify which schools are covered, what exact materials count as “information regarding military recruiting,” or any funding or enforcement mechanisms.

Key Points

  • 1Amends 10 U.S.C. § 503(c)(1)(A) to require a new provision.
  • 2Adds a new clause: schools must “display and make accessible to students, during school hours, information regarding military recruiting.”
  • 3Applies to “certain secondary schools” (scope not detailed in the excerpt).
  • 4Short title: Engaging Next-generation Leaders in Information about Service and Training Act (ENLIST Act).
  • 5Sponsors: Rep. Kiggans (VA) and Rep. Panetta; referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Secondary school students at the covered schools, who would gain easier access to military recruiting information during the school day.Secondary group/area affected: School administrations and district offices responsible for compliance, display of information, and ensuring accessibility.Additional impacts: Possible administrative changes or costs for schools to display information (e.g., posting materials, updating websites or displays); potential questions about content scope, accessibility standards, and parental/student privacy or consent considerations; potential effects on school-recruitment dynamics and student choice.
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