RESCUE Act of 2025

This bill preserves a dedicated Army Medical Service Corps aeromedical evacuation capability, directly affecting Army medical operations and personnel. It requires the Army to maintain specialized personnel, training, aircraft, and doctrine exclusively for medical evacuation - preventing restructuring into general aviation without congressional notification and a formal risk assessment. The law mandates that any changes must align with medical doctrine, operational needs, and Surgeon General oversight, while ensuring continued support for combat, disaster response, and medical emergencies. It specifically prohibits altering aircraft authorizations or force structure without the Surgeon General’s certification of adequacy. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.