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H.R. 3942

Referred to Committee

Brandon Act

Introduced 6/16/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

6/16/2021 • House

Summary

Brandon Act

This bill modifies the regulatory requirement for referrals by commanding officers and supervisors of members of the Armed Forces for mental health evaluations. Specifically, the regulations must (1) establish a phrase that enables the member to trigger a referral for a mental health evaluation, (2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make such referrals as soon as practicable following disclosure by the member of the established phrase, and (3) ensure that the process protects the confidentiality of the member.

Introduced in House • 6/16/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of DefenseHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (18)

Party Breakdown

15
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Democrat • MA-6

Sponsored 6/16/2021

Cosponsors (17)

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Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]

R-AZ-8

Joined 6/16/2021

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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

D-NY-25

Joined 6/16/2021

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Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

D-PA-6

Joined 6/16/2021

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Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i [D-HI-2]

D-HI-2

Joined 6/16/2021

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

D-WI-4

Joined 6/16/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 16, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House6/16/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors17