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HR 9280118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Save the Green to Gold Program Act

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jun 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Aug 2, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Save the Green to Gold Program Act (H.R. 9280) was a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at preserving or supporting the Green to Gold program, which is a U.S. Army initiative that allows enlisted soldiers to earn a commission as officers through college education. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Armed Services but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available to provide detailed provisions or changes proposed by the bill.

Bottom Line

H.R. 9280 sought to address issues related to the Green to Gold program within the U.S. Army but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill is titled the Save the Green to Gold Program Act and relates to the U.S. Army's Green to Gold program.
  • It was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is listed as failed or expired as of June 2025.
Who Benefits?

['Enlisted soldiers in the U.S. Army who participate or would participate in the Green to Gold program', 'U.S. Army and Department of Defense personnel involved in officer commissioning and education programs']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available full bill text and official summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation requirements.', 'Without enacted legislation, no changes or funding adjustments to the Green to Gold program were authorized.', 'Potential oversight and authority issues remain unclear due to absence of detailed legislative language.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services, which handles military personnel and defense policy matters. The Green to Gold program is an established Army initiative, and this bill appears to have been an effort to maintain or modify it. However, the bill did not advance, indicating limited legislative momentum or prioritization during this session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could have influenced Army officer commissioning pathways and educational opportunities for enlisted soldiers.', 'Preserving or modifying the Green to Gold program might affect Army recruitment, retention, and leadership development strategies.', 'Failure to pass the bill means the status quo of the Green to Gold program remains unchanged, potentially impacting future program participants.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text reduces transparency and limits public and legislative oversight. The bill's failure to progress beyond committee referral suggests limited legislative engagement or prioritization. Monitoring similar future proposals or amendments related to the Green to Gold program is recommended to ensure informed public discourse and accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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