A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · November 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
This bill requires the Department of Defense to launch a two-year pilot program testing wastewater surveillance systems at four or more military installations to monitor drug use and detect infectious diseases among service members. The program must begin within 180 days of passage and establish at least one system focused on drug monitoring and one focused on infectious disease detection, using standardized technology and data systems across all participating bases. The pilot is designed to help the military improve force health protection and readiness by identifying substance use trends and disease prevalence. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to use existing departmental resources to implement the program and requires a report to Congress within 90 days after the two-year pilot ends, including findings, recommendations for policy changes, and an assessment of the program's effectiveness.
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