McClellan Introduces Bill to Improve Servicemember Access to Vital Quality of Life Resources

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced the Military OneSource Transparency Act to strengthen the Military OneSource Program and ensure our servicemembers and their families can access the resources they need. This bill would direct the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to study the efficacy, utility, and accessibility of the OneSource Program.

The Military OneSource Program is the central hub for many quality-of-life programs and services that  DoD provides for servicemembers and military families. Many servicemembers and their families are currently unaware of the program and its benefits due to a lack of reporting and outreach. The Military OneSource Transparency Act  introduces reporting requirements to enable the Department of Defense to better assess gaps in utilization, promote awareness of the program, and increase utilization among servicemembers and their families. 

“Our servicemembers and their families make incredible sacrifices to defend our democracy. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to ensure they have access to the robust resources they deserve,” said Rep. McClellan (VA-04). “I’m proud to introduce this bill to improve the quality of life of our servicemembers and close existing gaps in access to necessary services. The Military OneSource Transparency Act will further strengthen the Department of Defense’s OneSource program and make sure it is a ‘one-stop shop’ for our military personnel and their families.”

McClellan previously offered the Military OneSource Transparency Act as an amendment during the House Armed Services Committee markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Her amendment is included in the version of the NDAA that the House passed earlier this year.

Read the bill text here. 

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