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US HR5061

US HR5061
Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021


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Introduced
08/20/2021
In Committee
08/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey access to mental health care under the military health system, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Mental Health Stigma in the Military Act of 2021, directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to survey active duty members of the Armed Forces from at least 20 commands (10 of which are deployable) per military department. The survey will include questions on the perceived ability to access mental health care under the military health system, whether the respondent has been prohibited or advised against accessing such care, and any overall stigma perceived by the respondent regarding mental health care. The pilot program will run from October 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022, and the Secretary must submit a report on the survey results to Congress within 90 days of the program's termination.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 08/20/2021)

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