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School Funding Boost: Verifying Military Children for Federal Aid.

This act aims to ensure schools receive proper federal funding by verifying the number of children connected to military bases. This helps schools near military installations better plan their budgets and offer improved education, directly impacting the quality of learning for military children and their families.
Key points
Military base commanders will annually confirm data on children eligible for federal school aid.
Military departments will report to Congress which bases have confirmed this data and which have not.
The goal is to ensure schools receive their rightful funds, leading to better learning conditions for military children.
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Print number: 117_HR_4861
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COBIA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4861.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military base commanders will annually confirm data on children eligible for federal school aid.
  • Military departments will report to Congress which bases have confirmed this data and which have not.
  • The goal is to ensure schools receive their rightful funds, leading to better learning conditions for military children.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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