Military Family Support: Study on Consolidating Prevention Services on Bases.
This law mandates the Department of Defense to study the feasibility of combining critical support services—like those preventing sexual assault, suicide, and domestic violence—into a single facility on every military installation. The goal is to make it easier for service members and their dependents to access essential safety and mental health resources. This initial step could lead to future improvements in how military families receive vital assistance.
Key points
Mandatory Study: The Defense Secretary must assess the feasibility and cost of placing all covered prevention services (anti-harassment, suicide prevention, domestic violence support) in one location per military base.
Improved Access: If consolidation proves viable, it could simplify the process for military personnel and their families to quickly find and utilize necessary crisis and support services.
Focus on Safety: The services covered are crucial for addressing serious issues like sexual assault, suicide, and domestic violence within the military community.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6384
Sponsor: Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]