Sec. 735. Pilot program on oral rehydration solutions
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The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall furnish medically approved oral rehydration solutions to members of the Armed Forces. Oral rehydration solutions furnished under the pilot program carried out pursuant to subsection
(a)shall be distributed to members of the Armed Forces at the brigade level, through the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, the Maneuver Center of Excellence of the Army, and the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command. Such distribution shall be carried out during a period of summer months, as determined by the Secretary. Not later than 60 after the date of the conclusion of the pilot program carried out pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the effectiveness of the oral rehydration solutions furnished under the pilot program. Such report shall include— all data tracking the prevention of heat casualties and hyponatremia among participants under the pilot program; and any other benefits realized under the pilot program, including benefits related to cost savings, readiness, or wellness of members of the Armed Forces.