Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 489

119th Congress

Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Hoeven

Senator

Republican

ND

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to establish a permanent tuition assistance program for Air National Guard members who are meeting their training requirements, including required field exercises and drills.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to establish a permanent tuition assistance program for Air National Guard members who are meeting their training requirements, including required field exercises and drills.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Air Guard Standardizing Tuition Assistance To Unify the Services Act of 2025 or the Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to establish a permanent program to pay all or a portion of tuition or expenses at an educational institution for members of the Air National Guard who are in compliance with training requirements (i.e., required field exercises and drills).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates permanent tuition assistance for Air National Guard
Covers all or portion of tuition and expenses
Available to members meeting training requirements
Applies to educational institutions
Standardizes educational benefits for Air Guard

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Air National Guard members would have guaranteed access to tuition assistance for continuing education. This could help with recruitment and retention while providing educational opportunities to those serving in the Air Guard.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Higher education

Military education and training

National Guard and reserves

Student aid and college costs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

489, 119th Congress (2025). "Air Guard STATUS Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-489