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 mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program called the "Push-Text Initiative" within one year of enactment. This program aims to deliver timely and relevant information via text message to members of the Armed Forces stationed at Marine Corps Installations Pacific in Okinawa, Japan, and their adult dependents. All eligible individuals will be automatically enrolled using available contact information, with the option to opt out at any time. The text messages will cover crucial topics including military spouse employment opportunities, career counseling, and childcare services, along with updates on TRICARE program benefits and health resources. Notifications regarding changes in Department of Defense policies, regulations, or federal laws affecting members and their dependents will also be provided. Furthermore, the Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report to Congress by October 1, 2027, detailing the pilot program's implementation, participation data, observed benefits, costs, and recommendations for its potential expansion across the entire Department of Defense.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
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.
USA119th CongressHR-6490| House
| Updated: 12/5/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program called the "Push-Text Initiative" within one year of enactment. This program aims to deliver timely and relevant information via text message to members of the Armed Forces stationed at Marine Corps Installations Pacific in Okinawa, Japan, and their adult dependents. All eligible individuals will be automatically enrolled using available contact information, with the option to opt out at any time. The text messages will cover crucial topics including military spouse employment opportunities, career counseling, and childcare services, along with updates on TRICARE program benefits and health resources. Notifications regarding changes in Department of Defense policies, regulations, or federal laws affecting members and their dependents will also be provided. Furthermore, the Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report to Congress by October 1, 2027, detailing the pilot program's implementation, participation data, observed benefits, costs, and recommendations for its potential expansion across the entire Department of Defense.