URGING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY TO EXTEND THE RENEWAL PERIOD FOR SECRETARIAL DESIGNEE HEALTH CARE AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO THE RED HILL WATER CONTAMINATION CRISIS AND TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOR AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS.

Summary

The Hawaii House resolution asks the U.S. Department of Defense and the Defense Health Agency to change the renewal schedule for the special health‑care authorizations tied to the Red Hill fuel spill to a two‑year cycle. It also calls for better access to civilian doctors, smoother referrals between military and civilian providers, and possible reimbursement help for out‑of‑pocket costs. The goal is to give military families, service members and nearby civilians more stable and continuous medical care after the contamination event.

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