Maggie Goodlander (D-NH)
Military Family Relocation Support Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Military Family Relocation Support Act. It requires certain information to be given to members of the military who receive orders for a change of permanent station. Specifically, it updates section 1056 of title 10, United States Code. The added information covers food access and assistance programs. It also covers available child care services and resources.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Food Assistance Information: Section 2 amends the law to require providing resources about food access and assistance. This includes the supplemental nutrition assistance program, state requirements for eligibility for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and local support services. This helps military members and their families find important nutrition help when they move.
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Child Care Services: Section 2 also requires providing information on available child care services. This includes child care furnished under specific laws, other assistance from the Secretary of Defense, community-based partner programs, and other resources. This helps families secure necessary child care during a relocation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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- 10/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia