Bills · S 3162
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3162Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRO NOV 7· LAST ACTION NOV 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve the health and readiness of our military forces. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to quicker identification of infectious disease outbreaks on military bases, allowing for faster responses to protect service members and their families. It could also provide valuable information about drug use trends, helping the military develop more effective prevention and treatment programs. This means a healthier force, which is crucial for national security and the well-being of those who serve.
Without this bill, the Department of Defense might not prioritize or systematically implement wastewater surveillance for these specific health and drug monitoring purposes, or it might do so in an uncoordinated way. This bill mandates a structured trial, which could demonstrate the effectiveness of such systems and potentially lead to their wider adoption, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and prepared military.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a two-year pilot program for wastewater surveillance at a minimum of four military installations.
This establishes a formal, mandated trial to assess the effectiveness of this monitoring technology in a military setting.
PROVISION 02
The program must monitor for both the usage of certain controlled drugs and the prevalence of infectious diseases among service members.
This dual focus addresses two significant health and readiness challenges within the military population.
PROVISION 03
Requires the use of appropriate technologies and a uniform data system across the Department of Defense for the pilot program.
Ensures consistency and comparability of data, making the results of the pilot program more reliable for future decisions.
PROVISION 04
Mandates a report to Congress after the pilot program concludes, summarizing findings, making recommendations, and assessing effectiveness.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with critical information to decide on potential wider implementation or policy changes.
PROVISION 05
Specifies that the Secretary shall use existing Department of Defense resources and authorities to implement the program.
This clarifies that no new funding authorizations are provided by this specific bill, aiming to leverage current budgets.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 7
Introduced in Senate
NOV 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3162
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 7, 2025
Last actionNov 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025
Senate BillS 3162Armed Forces and National Security
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.
INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 7, 2025
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