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Investing in Children Before Missiles: Redirecting Funds to Education

This bill aims to redirect billions of dollars from a new intercontinental missile program to education. This could mean more funding for schools and educational programs, while extending the life of older missiles, potentially impacting national security and public spending.
Key points
Pausing the new Sentinel missile program due to high costs and delays.
Extending the operational life of current Minuteman III missiles until at least 2050 to generate savings.
Transferring saved funds from defense programs to the Department of Education to support elementary and secondary education programs.
Mandating an independent study on the feasibility and costs of extending the life of Minuteman III missiles.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4685
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ICBM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4685.

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 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pausing the new Sentinel missile program due to high costs and delays.
  • Extending the operational life of current Minuteman III missiles until at least 2050 to generate savings.
  • Transferring saved funds from defense programs to the Department of Education to support elementary and secondary education programs.
  • Mandating an independent study on the feasibility and costs of extending the life of Minuteman III missiles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17].

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Education Public Investments Security