Bill > HR6490

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program called the "Push-Text Initiative" at Marine Corps Installations Pacific in Okinawa, Japan, which will automatically enroll military personnel and their adult dependents in a text messaging system designed to provide timely and relevant information. Participants will be able to opt out of receiving messages at any time, and the text messages will cover a range of topics including military spouse employment opportunities, childcare services, TRICARE health program benefits, updates on Department of Defense policy changes, and other resources supporting military members and their families. By October 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense must submit a comprehensive report to Congressional Armed Services Committees detailing the program's implementation, participation rates, observed benefits, operational costs, and recommendations for potential expansion across the entire Department of Defense. The pilot program aims to improve communication and support for military personnel and their families by leveraging modern communication technology to deliver important information directly to their mobile devices.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6490/all-info