I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1227 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2023 Mr. Bergman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To modify the age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act or the CADETS Act . 2. Age requirement for the Student Incentive Payment Program of the State maritime academies Section 51509 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Age requirement The Secretary may make an agreement under this section only with a qualified student who will meet the age requirement for enlistment in the Navy Reserve at the time of graduation from the academy. .