H.R. 7368 116th Congress House

Brandon Act

Official title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which a member of the Armed Forces may be referred for a mental health evaluation.

Introduced: August 25, 2020 Introduced by: Seth Moulton Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov

Armed Forces and National Security Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of DefenseHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methods

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Mental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents

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Jul 1, 2020

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)

Jun 25, 2020

Introduced in House

Jun 25, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Latest action July 1, 2020

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 as soon as practicable and that the referral process protect the confidentiality of the member.

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