Proposed Amendment to Reverse Military Medical Facility Service Red…

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would force the Department of Defense to halt and undo planned service reductions, facility conversions, and access restrictions at 41 specific military medical treatment facilities, directly impacting the availability of care for active-duty personnel and their dependents.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Active-duty military personnel

The amendment mandates the restoration of medical services and access to facilities that were previously restricted or reduced.

Military dependents

The amendment requires the reversal of access restrictions at several facilities that currently limit care to active-duty members and their dependents.

Department of Defense

The agency is prohibited from carrying out planned service changes and is mandated to reverse previous actions and submit a report to Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Heinrich has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would block and reverse recent s at dozens of military medical facilities across the country. The proposal mandates that the Department of Defense restore clinical services and personnel levels to what they were as of March 3, 2026.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would force the Department of Defense to halt and undo planned service reductions, facility conversions, and access restrictions at 41 specific military medical treatment facilities, directly impacting the availability of care for active-duty personnel and their dependents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which facilities are affected by this amendment?

The amendment lists 41 specific military medical treatment facilities across the U.S. and Germany, including various Army, Air Force, and Navy medical groups and clinics.

What does 'reversal' mean for a patient?

If passed, the amendment would require the Department of Defense to restore services that were previously reduced or discontinued, such as emergency room access, labor and delivery, or specific specialty care like pediatric cardiology.

When would these changes take effect?

The Secretary of Defense would have 30 days after the enactment of the Act to reverse the specified s and restore previous service levels.

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Legislative Reversal of DoD Administrative Action

The amendment represents a direct legislative attempt to override specific administrative decisions made by the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness regarding medical facility scope.

Department of Defense Mr. Heinrich

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The federal department responsible for military medical facilities.”Map →

organizationUnder Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness“The office that submitted the original notification of service changes on March ”Map →

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

Sources

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Proposed Amendment to Reverse Military Medical Facility Service Reductions