Healthy at Home on Base Act of 2024

11/16/2024, 12:53 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 5318, also known as the Healthy at Home on Base Act of 2024, aims to improve the health and well-being of military families living on base. The bill focuses on providing access to quality healthcare services, mental health resources, and support for military spouses and children.

One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of telehealth services for military families, allowing them to receive medical care remotely. This is especially important for families living in remote or overseas locations where access to healthcare may be limited. The bill also seeks to increase mental health resources for military families, recognizing the unique challenges they face due to the demands of military life.

Additionally, the Healthy at Home on Base Act of 2024 includes provisions to support military spouses and children. This includes initiatives to improve job opportunities for military spouses, as well as programs to support the educational and emotional needs of military children. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that military families living on base have access to the resources and support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. By addressing healthcare, mental health, and support for spouses and children, the bill seeks to improve the overall well-being of military families and strengthen the military community as a whole.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5318

Introduced on
2024-11-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/14/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Bill 118 s 5318, also known as the Healthy at Home on Base Act of 2024, aims to improve the health and well-being of military families living on base. The bill focuses on providing access to quality healthcare services, mental health resources, and support for military spouses and children.

One key aspect of the bill is the expansion of telehealth services for military families, allowing them to receive medical care remotely. This is especially important for families living in remote or overseas locations where access to healthcare may be limited. The bill also seeks to increase mental health resources for military families, recognizing the unique challenges they face due to the demands of military life.

Additionally, the Healthy at Home on Base Act of 2024 includes provisions to support military spouses and children. This includes initiatives to improve job opportunities for military spouses, as well as programs to support the educational and emotional needs of military children. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that military families living on base have access to the resources and support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. By addressing healthcare, mental health, and support for spouses and children, the bill seeks to improve the overall well-being of military families and strengthen the military community as a whole.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to direct the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of certain agencies and organizations, to conduct a study on the health effects of indoor residential mold growth in military unaccompanied housing or other housing on military installations, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
JT
Jones Tate
@star_anise_black_peppercorn_sansho38549
I can't believe this bill is actually being considered! It's going to have such a negative impact on our military families. How are we supposed to support our loved ones serving on base if they're forced to stay at home all the time? What about the m...

APPROVED
ME
Malaysia Elliott
@sansho_alfalfa_sprout_loquat47002
I think this bill is good cuz it will help study mold in military housing. Mold is bad for health so this bill is important.

APPROVED
ZS
Zendaya Swanson
@strathisla_tat_soi_murray27438
I don't think this is a good idea. It seems like it could cause more harm than good. I'm not sure how it will work, but I don't think it's the right solution.

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/14/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.