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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, titled 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 of the bill 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, and ensuring the process protects the confidentiality of the service member in a manner similar to restricted reporting under existing law.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
Seth Moulton (D)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Judy Chu (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Kaiali'i Kahele (D),
Conor Lamb (D),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Mike Levin (D),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House 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/house-bill/3942/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3942/BILLS-117hr3942ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3942/BILLS-117hr3942ih.pdf.pdf |
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