The National Military Civilian Medical Surge Program Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a new program that coordinates military and civilian medical resources to rapidly respond to major emergencies, wars, and disaster situations in the United States. Working with the Department of Health and Human Services, the Defense Department must create partnerships with at least eight civilian hospitals, medical centers, and healthcare organizations across the country that serve as transportation hubs or logistics centers, ensuring they can quickly mobilize medical personnel to support military hospitals and the broader military health system. The program would activate in response to various triggers including congressional declarations of war, presidential emergency declarations, public health emergencies, and contingency operations. The Defense Department must submit annual reports to relevant congressional committees detailing the program's readiness and capabilities, while the legislation explicitly protects the Health and Human Services Secretary's authority over the civilian disaster medical system. The bill does not specify funding amounts but requires implementation within 180 days of the fiscal year 2026 defense authorization act.
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