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Improving Medical Care Access for US Military Personnel in the Indo-Pacific Region

This Act mandates the establishment of a medical readiness program to enhance healthcare access for US military personnel stationed in the Indo-Pacific region. The program aims to secure faster and better medical assistance during peacetime and wartime by collaborating with foreign medical facilities and standardizing procedures. This initiative will reduce the need for long-distance medical evacuations, thereby increasing the safety and operational capability of service members.
Key points
New Medical Program: The Department of Defense must establish a medical readiness program by January 1, 2027, focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
Improved Access to Treatment: The program will expand patient access to public, private, and military foreign medical facilities in partner nations, reducing wait times for care.
Standardization of Care: Implementing uniform medical procedures and accrediting foreign facilities will ensure the quality of care is comparable to US military medical facilities.
Faster Evacuations: A key objective is to reduce patient movement times and streamline the management of medical evacuations during contingency operations.
International Cooperation: The program requires establishing agreements with partner nations for secure patient data sharing and commonality of medical equipment.
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Print number: 118_S_4415
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2024-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Care for Overseas Military Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4415.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Medical Program: The Department of Defense must establish a medical readiness program by January 1, 2027, focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
  • Improved Access to Treatment: The program will expand patient access to public, private, and military foreign medical facilities in partner nations, reducing wait times for care.
  • Standardization of Care: Implementing uniform medical procedures and accrediting foreign facilities will ensure the quality of care is comparable to US military medical facilities.
  • Faster Evacuations: A key objective is to reduce patient movement times and streamline the management of medical evacuations during contingency operations.
  • International Cooperation: The program requires establishing agreements with partner nations for secure patient data sharing and commonality of medical equipment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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