To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to provide certain members of the Armed Forces with timely and relevant information via text message, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to create a pilot program, called the "Push-Text Initiative," within one year of the bill becoming law. The program would send text messages to service members assigned to Marine Corps Installations Pacific in Okinawa, Japan, and to their adult dependents. Members and dependents would be enrolled automatically and could opt out at any time. Messages would cover spouse employment, child care, TRICARE health benefits, policy and law changes, and other well-being resources. The Secretary must report to Congress on the program by October 1, 2027, including costs, participation, and whether to expand it Department-wide.

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Sponsors

• Chrissy Houlahan Democrat sponsor
• 8 cosponsors