HR 6490
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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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:11 PM
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of Defense to create a pilot program using text messages to provide timely and relevant information to service members and their dependents stationed in Okinawa, Japan. The program will automatically send updates on topics like employment opportunities, childcare, healthcare benefits, and policy changes. The Secretary of Defense must report on the pilot’s success and recommend whether to expand it across the entire Department of Defense.
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