S.Amdt. 3898

SA 3898, submitted by Mr. Sanders, aims to add a new section to the bill regarding assistance for members of the armed forces and their families during the deployment cycle.

The purpose of this amendment is to change the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 by adding a subsection that requires the Secretary of Defense to provide funds to government entities, Territories, and States. These funds are for programs and activities that offer information, services, and referrals throughout the deployment cycle.

The amendment specifies that these outreach services may include:

• Employment counseling
• Behavioral health counseling
• Suicide prevention
• Housing advocacy
• Financial counseling
• Referrals for other related services

To fund this, the amendment authorizes $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. For fiscal year 2027 and beyond, the amount would be based on the previous year's appropriation, adjusted for the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.