# 114-hr-1177: Deployed Troops Support Act of 2015

114-hr-1177, Deployed Troops Support Act of 2015, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-1177
- Congress: 114
- Title: Deployed Troops Support Act of 2015
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
- Introduced: 2015-02-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Deployed Troops Support Act of 2015 Authorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) to transport to any country, on a space-available basis and without charge, supplies that have been furnished by a nonprofit organization and intended for distribution to members of the Armed Forces. Prohibits such transportation unless DOD determines that: (1) such transportation is consistent with U.S. policies, (2) the supplies are suitable for transportation and in usable condition, (3) there is a legitimate need for the supplies, and (4) adequate arrangements have been made for their distribution. Makes the nonprofit organization responsible for ensuring the suitability for transport of such supplies. Allows the supplies to be distributed by the U.S. government or a nonprofit organization.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11] (R-FL), 2015-02-27T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [114-hr-1177 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1177)

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- [114-hr-4987: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3957 2…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4987)
- [114-hr-4773: Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4773)
- [114-hr-4764: Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4764)
- [114-hr-4667: To direct the Secretary of the Army to expedite the completion of repairs to th…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4667)
- [114-hr-4537: READI Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4537)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1177 (as of 2025-11-18).