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Introduced
07/20/2020
07/20/2020
In Committee
07/20/2020
07/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Defense, as part of required reports concerning suicide among members of the Armed Forces, to include a description of military programs that address and reduce the stigma associated with seeking assistance for mental health or suicidal thoughts.
AI Summary
This bill, the Military Mental Health Stigma Reduction Act, requires the Department of Defense to include in its annual report on suicide among members of the Armed Forces a description of the programs it carries out to address and reduce the stigma associated with seeking assistance for mental health or suicidal thoughts. This aims to provide more transparency and accountability around the military's efforts to destigmatize mental health support for service members.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 07/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7678/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7678/BILLS-116hr7678ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7678/BILLS-116hr7678ih.pdf.pdf |
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