A bill to provide support for military families with dependents in the Exceptional Family Member Program.

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2529

Bill 118 s 2529, also known as the Exceptional Family Member Program Support Act, aims to provide assistance to military families with dependents who are enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). The EFMP is a program that provides support and services to military families with special needs dependents, such as children with disabilities.

The bill proposes several measures to improve support for these families, including increasing access to respite care services, expanding mental health resources, and enhancing coordination between military and civilian agencies. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the identification and enrollment process for families in the EFMP, as well as provide additional training and support for military personnel working with these families.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 2529 is to ensure that military families with special needs dependents receive the support and resources they need to thrive within the military community. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards better supporting these families who sacrifice so much for our country.

Current Status of Bill S 2529

Bill S 2529 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2529 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2529's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2529

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2529

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2529

A bill to provide support for military families with dependents in the Exceptional Family Member Program.A bill to provide support for military families with dependents in the Exceptional Family Member Program.
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