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US S456

US S456
COMFORT Act Comforting Our Military Families through On-base or Remote Treatment Act


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Introduced
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize nonmedical counseling services, provided by certain mental health professionals, to military families.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Comforting Our Military Families through On-base or Remote Treatment Act or the COMFORT Act, amends Title 10 of the United States Code to authorize nonmedical counseling services provided by certain mental health professionals to military families. Specifically, the bill allows mental health professionals who are licensed or certified in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, and are recognized by the Department of Defense, to provide these nonmedical counseling services to military families at any location, regardless of where the provider or recipient is located, as long as the services are within the scope of the provider's authorized federal duties.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 02/15/2023)

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