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HR 9794

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.

119th Congress Introduced by Julie Johnson and 1 co-sponsor

The bill would create a DoD-led educational program on World War II and the Greatest Generation, funding new statewide and nonprofit activities to educate and unite generations.

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Bill Summary · HR 9794

Overview

HR 9794, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 20, 2026, would direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program. The program aims to raise public awareness of World War II and the Greatest Generation, promote intergenerational understanding, and support education and remembrance activities related to WWII.

main purpose and intent

  • Create a comprehensive educational program to illuminate the achievements, sacrifices, and enduring lessons of the Greatest Generation during World War II.
  • Use the program to unite current and future generations, foster patriotism, and demonstrate how national unity can help overcome major challenges.

Key provisions and changes

  • Establishment of the program (a): The Secretary of Defense must design and carry out an educational program focused on WWII lessons, unity, and national resilience.
  • Grants to recipients (b):
    • The Secretary may award grants to State and local governments and nonprofit organizations, within a specified limitation, to fund public educational activities nationwide.
    • Funded activities must: 1) honor WWII veterans (including POW/MIAs) and their families; 2) educate the public about WWII service and contributions of U.S. armed forces, allied nations, and related organizations; 3) promote awareness of the home front, including workers, families, and communities; 4) remember the Holocaust and honor its victims, plus recognizing Allied liberators of Nazi camps; 5) support programs that engage students and youth in WWII learning, civic pride, historical understanding, and national unity; 6) support programming at nationally significant remembrance sites (e.g., National World War II Memorial) to enhance public awareness and immersive education.
  • Restrictions on use of grants (c): State grants must fund new initiatives; they cannot be used for existing secondary education programs funded by the state.
  • Branding and symbols (d): The Secretary of Defense would hold exclusive rights to use the name “Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program” and associated insignia, subject to preexisting rights.
  • Nonprofit definition (e): Defines eligible nonprofit organizations as those described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Who/what would be affected

  • Primary federal action: Department of Defense would establish and manage the education program.
  • Grant recipients: State and local governments and eligible nonprofit organizations could receive funding to conduct WWII-related educational and remembrance activities nationwide.
  • Public impact: General public education on WWII history, veterans’ contributions, Holocaust remembrance, and the home front; enhanced engagement with national remembrance sites.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services (as of the bill’s introduction date).
  • No specific funding levels, durations, or implementation deadlines are provided in the text available.
  • Sponsors: Rep. Derek Schmidt (primary) with Rep. Julie Johnson (co-sponsor).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Educational impact: Could expand public programming and school-focused initiatives about WWII, veterans, and the Holocaust, potentially increasing intergenerational engagement.
  • Memorialization: Emphasizes activities at major remembrance sites and collaboration with federal and nonfederal partners.
  • Administrative aspects: Requires coordination within the DoD to design, grant criteria, and oversight; establishes branding rights for the program.
  • Scope and limitations: Grants restricted to new initiatives for states; ongoing funding details and accountability measures are not specified in the text provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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