Derek Schmidt (R-KS)
To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program. The program is intended to increase public awareness of the achievements and sacrifices made during World War II. It aims to strengthen bonds between generations and instill patriotism in young people. The Secretary may provide grants to nonprofit organizations and State or local governments for various educational activities. These activities include honoring veterans, educating the public on the home front, and remembering the Holocaust.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill specifically directs the establishment of a program to honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill seeks to honor the legacy and sacrifices of the Greatest Generation, which includes many senior citizens.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill supports programs designed to engage students in learning about history and fostering civic pride.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthening community bonds: The program is designed to teach lessons that unite generations and strengthen bonds between young and old people in the United States (Section 1(a)(1)).
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Promoting patriotism: The initiative seeks to instill pride and patriotism in young people by sharing stories of courage and resilience from World War II (Section 1(a)(2)).
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Honoring veterans: Grants can be used to honor and thank World War II veterans, including prisoners of war and those missing in action, along with their families (Section 1(b)(1)).
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Educational opportunities: The program supports activities that educate the public on the contributions of the Armed Forces, Federal agencies, and the home front (Section s 1(b)(2) and 1(b)(3)).
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Historical remembrance: Funds can be used to remember the Holocaust, honor its victims, and recognize the Allied forces who liberated concentration camps (Section 1(b)(4)).
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Student engagement: The program can support initiatives that engage students in learning about World War II to foster civic pride and national unity (Section 1(b)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on State government usage: State governments receiving grants are prohibited from using the funds for programming that is already part of a secondary education program provided by the State (Section 1(c)).
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Limitations on grant application: State governments may only use the grant money for new initiatives (Section 1(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill specifically directs the establishment of a program to honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill seeks to honor the legacy and sacrifices of the Greatest Generation, which includes many senior citizens. Would students be better off under this? — The bill supports programs designed to engage students in learning about history and fostering civic pride. Would children be better off under this? — The bill promotes educational engagement and national unity for young people through historical learning. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill includes programming intended to engage students and young people in learning about World War II.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill provides for grants to honor and thank World War II veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
- 7/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas