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Proposed Requirement for Annual Military Family Support Staffing Reports

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6413

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Department of Defense publicly document and propose solutions for staffing gaps in family support services, potentially influencing future funding and policy for military family assistance programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Military families

The amendment addresses the support services and child welfare record-keeping processes available to these families.

Department of Defense

The agency would be required to conduct annual assessments and submit reports on staffing and inter-agency coordination.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Background

Mr. Heinrich is a U.S. Senator. context
S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which sets the budget and policies for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Heinrich has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Department of Defense to report annually on staffing shortages for social workers and counselors. The report would also specifically address challenges in sharing information and transferring records during child abuse proceedings when military families move between states.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding staffing shortages for professionals who support military families, particularly in the context of child abuse proceedings.

Who would be responsible for the report?

The Secretary of Defense would be required to submit the report to the .

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Focus on Inter-state Child Welfare

The amendment highlights a specific policy concern regarding the breakdown of child welfare protections when military families relocate across state lines.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for submitting the proposed annual reports.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that publishes the Congressional Record.”Map →

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

Sources

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