MI HR0390

Urges the U.S. Department of Defense to provide toll-free calling for active duty military personnel stationed overseas to call family members in the United States at no cost.

Notes that current cell phone plans for overseas calls cost up to $2.50 per minute per party, with a 10-minute call costing as much as $50.00.

Identifies that the Department of Defense currently offers limited free 15-minute "morale calls" at phone centers on bases and low-cost calling cards, but these options are insufficient.

States that toll-free calling would reduce financial stress on military families and improve service members' mental health and morale during deployment.

Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Michigan's congressional delegation.