Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Ensure U.S. Army Medical Service Corps Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced theRetaining Essential Support for Combat and Unified Evacuation(RESCUE) Act of 2025. This bill ensures that the U.S. Army retains a dedicated, purpose-built aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC) capability to support Joint Force combat operations, domestic disaster response, and civil support missions.
Sen. Cruz said,“It is our duty to ensure that the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces have the support they need to maintain operational readiness and evacuation capabilities during military missions. The RESCUE Act will to ensure the U.S. Army retains the necessary resources to evacuate and treat wounded troops and civilians through a trusted MEDEVAC system. I urge my colleagues in both chambers to support this legislation and pass it swiftly.”
Read the full text of the billhere.
BACKGROUND
This legislation responds directly to national security and disaster readiness needs by preserving the capability to evacuate and treat wounded service members and civilians – at home and abroad – through a trusted MEDEVAC system.
This bill would: