Quiet Communities Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5151

119th Congress

Quiet Communities Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Grace Meng

Representative

Democratic

NY-6

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023 requires the Defense Logistics Agency to coordinate annually with the military departments to test the responsiveness of its contingency contracts for pharmaceuticals, and to include the results of this testing in its annual reports.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023 requires the Defense Logistics Agency to coordinate annually with the military departments to test the responsiveness of its contingency contracts for pharmaceuticals, and to include the results of this testing in its annual reports.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Further Strengthening Supply Chains for Servicemembers and Security Act of 2023 This bill requires the Defense Logistics Agency to modify Defense Logistics Agency Instructions 5025.03 and 3110.01 to require Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support to coordinate annually with customers in the military departments to test responsiveness of the agency's contingency contracts for pharmaceuticals and to include the results of the testing in the annual Warstopper Program reports.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Defense Logistics Agency to coordinate annually with the military departments to test the responsiveness of its contingency contracts for pharmaceuticals.
Mandates that the results of this testing be included in the agency's annual Warstopper Program reports.
Aims to ensure the military has reliable access to critical medicines and supplies in emergencies.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact the U.S. military and the Defense Logistics Agency. If enacted, it would help ensure the military has access to essential pharmaceutical supplies during emergencies and conflicts, which could have important implications for the health and readiness of servicemembers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5151, 119th Congress (2025). "Quiet Communities Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5151