H.R. 3906: Medical Research for Our Troops Act
This bill, titled the Medical Research for Our Troops Act
, proposes to amend an existing appropriations law to increase funding for medical research related to military health. Here are the main points of the bill:
1. Funding Increase
The bill aims to increase the allocation for the Defense Health Agency's research, development, test, and evaluation activities. Specifically, it proposes raising the funding from $40,395,072,000
to $41,576,684,000
.
2. Effective Date
The changes made by this bill would take effect as if they were part of the previously enacted Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025.
3. Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
This bill specifies that the funds allocated for Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs must be implemented in accordance with criteria outlined in a prior appropriations act (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024). The Secretary of Defense is tasked with ensuring that:
- The funds support all identified research programs, peer-reviewed initiatives, and projects highlighted in the explanatory statement that accompanied the 2024 appropriations act.
- The distribution and expenditure of these funds maintain continuity in programs, aligning with the designated funding allocations and research priorities outlined in those documents.
Overall Purpose
The overarching goal of the bill is to secure additional funding for research that addresses the health needs of military personnel and veterans, thereby enhancing the medical support available to them through the Defense Health Agency.
Relevant Companies
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Sponsors
33 bill sponsors
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TrackAndré Carson
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TrackJake Auchincloss
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TrackBecca Balint
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TrackNanette Diaz Barragán
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TrackNikki Budzinski
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TrackAngie Craig
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TrackDanny K. Davis
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TrackChristopher R. Deluzio
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TrackLloyd Doggett
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TrackCleo Fields
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TrackSylvia R. Garcia
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TrackMaggie Goodlander
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TrackJosh Gottheimer
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TrackPablo Hernández
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TrackJonathan L. Jackson
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TrackHenry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
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TrackMike Levin
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TrackStephen F. Lynch
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TrackDoris O. Matsui
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TrackSarah McBride
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TrackApril McClain Delaney
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TrackLaMonica McIver
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TrackSeth Moulton
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TrackFrank J. Mrvan
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TrackRichard E. Neal
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TrackEleanor Holmes Norton
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TrackAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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TrackDeborah K. Ross
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TrackAndrea Salinas
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TrackKim Schrier
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TrackLateefah Simon
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TrackMarilyn Strickland
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TrackLori Trahan
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Actions
3 actions
| Date | Action |
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| Jun. 11, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jun. 11, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. |
| Jun. 11, 2025 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561) |
Corporate Lobbying
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