Bill > HR1756

This bill, the Deployed Troops Support Act of 2013, allows the Secretary of Defense to transport supplies provided by nonprofit organizations to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving overseas, free of charge, on a space-available basis. A nonprofit organization is defined as one recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Before transporting these supplies, the Secretary must ensure that the transportation aligns with U.S. policies, the supplies are suitable and needed by the troops, and that proper arrangements are in place for their distribution and use. The bill also mandates that the Secretary establish procedures for these determinations, including inspecting the supplies, and clarifies that the nonprofit organization is responsible for preparing the supplies for transport. Distribution of these supplies can be handled by either the U.S. Government or the nonprofit organization.