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A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.
5/24/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4415
Bill 118 s 4415, also known as the Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the medical readiness of the United States military in the Indo-Pacific region. The bill specifically calls for the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in this region, which includes countries such as Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines.
The main goal of this program is to ensure that US military personnel stationed in the Indo-Pacific region have access to high-quality medical care and resources in order to maintain their readiness and effectiveness in carrying out their duties. This includes providing medical training, equipment, and facilities to support the health and well-being of service members.
In addition to establishing the medical readiness program, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements and oversight to ensure that the program is effectively implemented and achieving its intended goals. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration with partner countries in the region to enhance medical capabilities and readiness. Overall, the Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Act seeks to strengthen the medical readiness of US military forces in the Indo-Pacific region and enhance their ability to respond to potential threats and challenges in the region.
The main goal of this program is to ensure that US military personnel stationed in the Indo-Pacific region have access to high-quality medical care and resources in order to maintain their readiness and effectiveness in carrying out their duties. This includes providing medical training, equipment, and facilities to support the health and well-being of service members.
In addition to establishing the medical readiness program, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements and oversight to ensure that the program is effectively implemented and achieving its intended goals. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration with partner countries in the region to enhance medical capabilities and readiness. Overall, the Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Act seeks to strengthen the medical readiness of US military forces in the Indo-Pacific region and enhance their ability to respond to potential threats and challenges in the region.
Congressional Summary of S 4415
Access to Care for Overseas Military Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a medical readiness program to (1) develop relationships with partner nations in the Indo-Pacific region, (2) facilitate the improvement of medical care during peacetime and wartime, and (3) maintain strategies and policies of DOD for medical readiness in the region.
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness must submit to Congress, not later than September 30, 2025, a strategy for the implementation of the program. DOD must establish the program by January 1, 2027.
Current Status of Bill S 4415
Bill S 4415 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2024. Bill S 4415 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 23, 2024. Bill S 4415's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of May 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4415
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4415
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4415
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a medical readiness program in the Indo-Pacific region, and for other purposes.
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