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H.R. 6712

Referred to Committee

Warrior Wellness Act

Introduced 9/5/2018•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

9/6/2018 • House

Summary

Warrior Wellness Act

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on (1) the shortage of mental health providers within DOD, (2) a plan for recruiting and retaining mental health professionals, (3) a plan to reduce the improper prescribing of medications for post-traumatic stress disorders within DOD and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, and (4) a plan for a program to monitor DOD and VHA medication prescription practices.

Introduced in House • 9/5/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Congressional oversightDepartment of DefenseGovernment studies and investigationsHealth personnelMental healthMilitary medicinePrescription drugs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-16]

Republican • PA-16

Sponsored 9/5/2018

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

D-CA-24

Joined 9/5/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

September 5, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House9/5/2018

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1