CADETS Act

The CADETS Act (HR 1227) changes the eligibility rules for the Student Incentive Payment Program at state maritime academies by requiring that students must meet the Navy Reserve's enlistment age requirement at the time of graduation. This means only students who are old enough to join the Navy Reserve upon completing their studies can receive these payments. The bill directly affects students enrolled in state maritime academies seeking these incentive payments. It establishes a new eligibility condition tied to the Navy Reserve's age standard without altering the Reserve's requirements.