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This bill, known as the Healthy Servicemembers Act, directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a comprehensive screening and registry program for military service members and their families who have been exposed to unsafe housing conditions. The bill defines an "unsafe housing unit" as a dwelling that either fails to meet established housing quality standards or contains dangerous levels of mold-related air pollution. Under this legislation, the Secretary of Defense must ensure that military medical treatment facilities screen eligible individuals for health conditions that may have resulted from living in such housing, and create a registry to track and monitor these individuals' health. The registry will include information deemed necessary to understand the connection between health issues and unsafe housing. Additionally, the Department of Defense is required to develop a public information campaign to inform eligible individuals about the registry, how to register, and the benefits of doing so. This bill aims to proactively address potential health risks faced by military personnel and their families due to substandard living conditions and ensure they receive appropriate medical attention and tracking.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5132/all-info