To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to provide certain members of the Armed Forces with timely and relevant information via text message, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program called the 'Push-Text Initiative' to send text messages with relevant information to members of the Armed Forces stationed at Marine Corps Installations Pacific in Okinawa, Japan, and their adult dependents. The program would automatically enroll eligible members and dependents using their contact information, while allowing recipients to opt out at any time. Text messages would cover topics including military spouse employment opportunities, childcare services, TRICARE health benefits, policy changes, and other resources relevant to service members and their families. The Secretary must report to Congress by October 1, 2027, on implementation, participation rates, observed benefits, costs, and recommendations regarding expansion to the entire Department of Defense.
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