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Introduced
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
In Committee
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Defense to issue and implement guidance that requires that each suicide involving a member of the Armed Forces be reviewed by a multidisciplinary board established at the command or installation level.
AI Summary
This bill, the Comprehensive Review of Military Suicide Act, requires the Department of Defense to issue and implement guidance that mandates a multidisciplinary review of each suicide involving a member of the Armed Forces. The review process must clearly define the objectives, take a multidisciplinary approach involving various military personnel and professionals, obtain comprehensive data for reporting, and protect and share information from ongoing investigations. The bill also requires the chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force to implement this guidance within 90 days, and the Secretary of Defense to submit a progress report to Congress within 180 days.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (17)
Lori Trahan (D)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
André Carson (D),
Ed Case (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Denny Heck (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
David Trone (D),
Mike Turner (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7474/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7474/BILLS-116hr7474ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7474/BILLS-116hr7474ih.pdf.pdf |
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