# 119-hr-3599: Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act

119-hr-3599, Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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- As of: 2025-12-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3599
- Congress: 119
- Title: Joint Reserve Detachment (JRD) Formalization Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-23
- Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Makes it mandatory that the Defense Department create and maintain a joint reserve detachment inside the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).** This change converts an optional authorization into a required duty to integrate reserve personnel with DIU operations.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4] (R-TX), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-05-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Require a reserve team for Defense Innovation Unit: benefit, high. The bill would require the Defense Secretary to set up and keep a reserve team in the Defense Innovation Unit. It would change the current optional authority to a clear duty. Reserve service members could be assigned to support the unit’s work. It would take effect upon enactment and does not inclu…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-3599 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3599)

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- [119-hr-7146: PORCUPINE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7146)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3599 (as of 2025-12-21).