Servicemembers' Zika Protection Act of 2016

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Servicemembers' Zika Protection Act of 2016 This bill makes Department of Defense (DOD) funds available for: (1) the deployment of insect repellant and other appropriate measures for members of the Armed Forces and DOD civilian personnel stationed in or deployed to areas affected or that may soon be affected by the Zika virus inside and outside the United States, and (2) the treatment for insects at military installations located in such areas. DOD also shall provide support to foreign governments for treatment for insects at foreign military installations in such areas outside the United States where Armed Forces and DOD civilian personnel are stationed. DOD shall submit a strategy to counter Zika should it become a long-term issue to members of the Armed Forces. DOD may transfer funds to and among DOD accounts for: (1) operations to counter or control Zika, and (2) research and testing of Zika-related medical items.

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 September 2016

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  summary · EN · 7 September 2016

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