HR 6712
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
Mental health
Military medicine
Prescription drugs
Warrior Wellness Act
Introduced: September 5, 2018
Introduced by:
Smucker, Lloyd
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 6, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sep 5, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sep 5, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1