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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Requirement for Annual Military Family Support Staffing Reports
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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.
- 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
Who It Affects
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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.
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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.
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