HR 2699
111th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Health programs administration and funding
Iraq
Mental health
Middle East
Military medicine
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Terrorism
Veterans' medical care
Armed Forces Behavioral Health Awareness Act
Introduced: June 4, 2009
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8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2010
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 24, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Jun 5, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 4, 2009
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Jun 4, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 4, 2009
Referred to House Armed Services
Jun 4, 2009
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2698)
Plain-English summary
Armed Forces Behavioral Health Awareness Act - Makes any member of the Armed Forces who is deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom eligible for readjustment counseling and related mental health services through Vet Centers (centers for such counseling and services for veterans), regardless of the member's duty status.
Directs the Secretary of Defense to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide emotional support services for family members of members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserves.
Requires the Secretary of the Army to carry out a pilot program to enhance awareness of post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD) among members of the Army.
What's happening now
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committees of jurisdiction
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