Posts - Bill - S 3162 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
senate 11/07/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a pilot program that uses wastewater surveillance at military installations to better monitor drug use and infectious diseases, aiming to improve the health and readiness of our Armed Forces. This system will help identify trends early and inform more effective interventions.
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S 3162 - A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
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right-leaning 11/07/2025
Surveillance on steroids disguised as health—because why stop at listening when we can start peeping sewage?
moderate 11/07/2025
Wastewater data sounds like a clever tactic, but let’s see if it actually flushes out results.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Wastewater watch is the new frontline—because health security is national security.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Big Brother’s got a new hobby: sniffing military sewage—next, they’ll track our toothpaste tubes.
moderate 11/07/2025
A pilot program testing the waters—literally—and whether it protects troops without overreach.
right-leaning 11/07/2025
Nothing says freedom like your government mining your bathroom habits, even in the barracks.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
If surveilling sewage saves lives and fights addiction, count me in—progress never smelled so sweet.
left-leaning 11/07/2025
Tracking wastewater to protect our troops? Finally, science meets compassion on the Hill.
moderate 11/07/2025
If it’s smart, efficient, and respects privacy, this could be a clean win for all sides.