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HR10871119th Congress
In Committee

Military Family Relocation Support Act

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Congress.gov·Updated daily·Introduced Oct 22, 2026·Last action Oct 22, 2026·Report a correction
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The Military Family Relocation Support Act aims to improve support for military families during permanent change of station (PCS) moves by mandating that service members receive detailed information about food access programs and child care services. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to include resources such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and local food assistance services. It also requires information about available child care options, including those provided by the Department of Defense, community partners, and other relevant programs. This information is intended to help families better plan and access essential services during potentially stressful relocations. By ensuring families are aware of these resources, the bill seeks to reduce hardships related to nutrition and child care that can arise during moves, thereby supporting the well-being and readiness of military personnel and their dependents.

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Key Points

Main Benefit

Helps military families access vital food assistance programs during relocations

Main Concern

Implementation depends on effective communication and resource availability at local levels

Who's Affected

Military service members and their families

Receive important information about food and child care resources during relocations, potentially improving their quality of life

Department of Defense and military support staff

Responsible for providing and updating resource information, which may increase workload

Local food assistance and child care providers

May see increased awareness and utilization of their services by military families

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Estimated Impact

Medium

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