Proposed Expansion of Military OneSource Access for New Recruits

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would change the eligibility rules for military support services, granting recruits access to counseling and healthcare resources before they begin active duty, while requiring a federal audit of sexual assault response protocols for this group.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Delayed Entry Program (DEP) recruits

These individuals would gain access to Military OneSource services upon signing their contract and would be the subject of a federal review regarding sexual assault support.

Department of Defense

The agency is required to prescribe new regulations for program eligibility and inform recruits of available benefits.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Wyden has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would grant new military recruits in the access to the Military OneSource support program. The proposal also mandates a report investigating sexual assault and harassment support gaps for recruits currently in the DEP.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be eligible for Military OneSource under this amendment?

Recruits who have signed a Delayed Entry Contract and are currently enrolled in the .

What happens if a recruit leaves the Delayed Entry Program?

Their access to Military OneSource services would be terminated immediately upon their official release from the contract.

What is the Comptroller General required to investigate?

The must review gaps in the Department of Defense's response to sexual assault and harassment among DEP recruits, including barriers to healthcare and counseling.

Why It Matters

This amendment would change the eligibility rules for military support services, granting recruits access to counseling and healthcare resources before they begin active duty, while requiring a federal audit of sexual assault response protocols for this group.

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Pre-Enlistment Support Expansion

The amendment signals a policy shift toward providing support services to recruits before they officially begin active duty, specifically targeting the vulnerability of the Delayed Entry Program period.

Department of Defense Delayed Entry Program (DEP)

Connected Entities

personComptroller General of the United States“The official tasked with conducting the mandated review of sexual assault suppor”Map →

otherMilitary OneSource“A Department of Defense program providing support services to military members a”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The federal department responsible for implementing the proposed regulations.”Map →

personMr. Wyden“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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