Healthy at Home on Base Act of 2024

11/16/2024, 12:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 5318

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.

Current Status of Bill S 5318

Bill S 5318 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 14, 2024. Bill S 5318 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 14, 2024.  Bill S 5318's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of November 14, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5318

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5318

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5318

A 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.A 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.
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