This bill requires the Defense Department to set up and maintain a joint reserve team inside its technology and innovation office. Currently, this team is optional. The bill makes it mandatory but leaves the details up to the Pentagon.
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Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Latest action on H.R. 3599: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who this affects: This bill most directly affects military reservists and the Defense Innovation Unit. Reservists could gain new roles supporting defense technology projects. The Pentagon would be required to dedicate reserve personnel to DIU, which could shift how it allocates military manpower.
Why this matters: The Defense Innovation Unit is the Pentagon's bridge to the private tech industry. Adding a mandatory reserve team could speed up how fast new technology reaches the military, because many reservists work in tech during their civilian careers. However, the bill's lack of detail means the real-world impact depends on how the Pentagon chooses to implement it.
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Officially: Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act
This bill requires the Defense Department to set up and maintain a joint reserve team inside its technology and innovation office. Currently, this team is optional. The bill makes it mandatory but leaves the details up to the Pentagon.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR3599. Modern Action explains Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (5/23/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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