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Introduced
06/16/2021
06/16/2021
In Committee
06/16/2021
06/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which a member of the Armed Forces may be referred for a mental health evaluation.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Brandon Act, aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code to improve the process by which a member of the Armed Forces may be referred for a mental health evaluation. The key provisions include establishing a specific phrase that a service member can use to trigger a referral for a mental health evaluation by their commanding officer or supervisor, requiring the commanding officer or supervisor to make the referral as soon as practicable after the member discloses the phrase, and ensuring the confidentiality of the member during the process, similar to the confidentiality provided for restricted reports under existing law.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Mark Kelly (D)*,
Sherrod Brown (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2088/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2088/BILLS-117s2088is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2088/BILLS-117s2088is.pdf.pdf |
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