The STARS Act requires the Department of Defense to establish and maintain facilities that help service members and their families access military identification and eligibility systems, with at least one qualified staff member available at least two days per week during regular business hours. These facilities must be located within 30 miles of every major metropolitan area with a population of 300,000 or more, ensuring that military families in and around large cities have convenient access to services related to military ID cards and health care eligibility records. The bill targets the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System, which are critical for military families to access benefits and services. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the location and staffing requirements. The bill aims to reduce barriers for military-connected families who need to obtain or update identification documents and verify their eligibility for military benefits.
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