H.R. 10871: Military Family Relocation Support Act

This bill would require the military to give service members more information when they receive orders to move to a new permanent duty station.

What would change

Under current law, the Department of Defense already provides some relocation-related information. This bill would expand that information to include:

• Food access resources, including information about programs such as SNAP, WIC eligibility rules in the new state, and local food support services.
• Child care options, including military child care services, other help provided by the Department of Defense, community partner programs, and other available resources.

Who it would affect

The bill would apply to members of the armed forces who receive orders to change their permanent station, which is the military term for a permanent move to a new base or location.

Practical effect

In simple terms, the bill is meant to make it easier for military families to plan for a move by giving them more upfront information about two common needs during relocation: finding food assistance and arranging child care.

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