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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
7/28/2020 • Senate
Summary
Brandon Act
This bill modifies the regulatory requirement for the referral of a member of the Armed Forces for a mental health evaluation. It requires that commanding officers or supervisors make referrals and soon as practicable and that the referral process protect the confidentiality of the member.
Introduced in Senate • 7/28/2020
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Medical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
July 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in Senate7/28/2020