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Members urge stronger support for military families: child care, housing allowances, DCIP and medical research funding
Summary
Members at the House Armed Services Committee member‑day hearing pressed for expanded child care support, better housing and locality pay protections, increased authorization for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP), and restoration of cuts to the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP).
Several House members used member day to press the House Armed Services Committee to address affordability and health research for military families in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act.
Representatives emphasized four linked priorities: better relocation and child‑care guidance, higher pay or locality protections for service members, increased authorization for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to fund off‑base infrastructure that supports readiness, and restoration or enhancement of funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research…
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