Bill · H.R. 10541· House(119-HR-10541)
COMBAT Care Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 10541, known as the Cooperative Overseas Military Battlefield Advancement in Trauma Care Act or the COMBAT Care Act, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to set up joint education and training programs focused on military trauma care and research with the military forces of foreign countries. This work is done in consultation with the Secretary of State. The programs can include sharing combat casualty lessons, holding joint conferences, and collaborating on health policy and medical logistics. Additionally, the programs can conduct joint research on new weapons, build capacity for military trauma care systems, coordinate clinical best practices, and provide specific training to foreign forces.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
Section 2 authorizes joint education and training programs and partnerships on military trauma care and research with the military forces of foreign countries.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides training to foreign military forces regarding post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention, contributing to advancements in trauma care knowledge that may benefit service members.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The program is established by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of State, fostering cooperative military-to-military exchanges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(4) allows for joint research and development initiatives that address the health effects of new and emerging weapons and methods of warfare, which could help us better understand and protect against these threats.
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Section 2(b)(7)(C) provides training to the military forces of foreign countries regarding post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide prevention relating to the treatment of military trauma care, which directly addresses mental health and well-being.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5Increases Research Funding+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado