An amendment to set requirements for the study of foreign languages in the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force. The Secretary of Defense is required to conduct a study on the feasibility of requiring all cadets and midshipmen to study one foreign language for two years. The study is to include consideration of the desirability and feasibility of paying a bonus to each member of the Armed Forces stationed in a foreign country who is proficient in the native language (other than English) of that country.

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Amendment Number
701
Description
An amendment to set requirements for the study of foreign languages in the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force. The Secretary of Defense is required to conduct a study on the feasibility of requiring all cadets and midshipmen to study one foreign language for two years. The study is to include consideration of the desirability and feasibility of paying a bonus to each member of the Armed Forces stationed in a foreign country who is proficient in the native language (other than English) of that country.
Purpose
An amendment to set requirements for the study of foreign languages in the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Air Force. The Secretary of Defense is required to conduct a study on the feasibility of requiring all cadets and midshipmen to study one foreign language for two years. The study is to include consideration of the desirability and feasibility of paying a bonus to each member of the Armed Forces stationed in a foreign country who is proficient in the native language (other than English) of that country.
Congress
97
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 29, 1982
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Jul 29, 1982
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 701 — Informed