What is the current status of HR 6627?

HR 6627 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 6627?

HR 6627 was sponsored by Sarah Elfreth (D), Rep.

Enlisted to Officer Law School Program

IntroducedDecember 11, 2025

Introduced10 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National SecurityLawyers and legal servicesMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependents

Why This Matters

This bill changes the rules for enlisted military members who want to attend law school with funding from the Department of Defense. It allows them to serve longer before going to school, which could help more people become military lawyers.

If you are an enlisted service member, you can now serve longer before starting law school with government funding.

Who this affects

Enlisted military members

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows enlisted military members to serve up to 10 years on active duty before attending law school.
2It increases the number of years active duty members can receive funding for law school from eight to ten.
3The bill clarifies funding details for educational expenses provided by the Department of Defense.
4It aims to improve the transition of enlisted members to officer roles as legal advocates.

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Enlisted to Officer Law School Program

IntroducedDecember 11, 2025

Introduced10 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National SecurityLawyers and legal servicesMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependents

Why This Matters

If you are an enlisted service member, you can now serve longer before starting law school with government funding.

Who this affects

Enlisted military members

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows enlisted military members to serve up to 10 years on active duty before attending law school.
2It increases the number of years active duty members can receive funding for law school from eight to ten.
3The bill clarifies funding details for educational expenses provided by the Department of Defense.
4It aims to improve the transition of enlisted members to officer roles as legal advocates.

Read full document

Last changed 2 days ago · checked hourly