Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian DOD employees. In its briefing, DOD must address any ongoing efforts to protect members and employees from the effects of anomalous health incidents and the extent and nature of engagement by DOD with other federal departments and agencies regarding anomalous health incidents affecting their employees.

The senior DOD official with the principal responsibility for leading the efforts regarding anomalous health incidents must be an official who is appointed by, and with the advice and consent of, the Senate.

Bill 117 HR 6195, also known as the Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing and preventing mysterious health incidents affecting US government personnel, particularly those serving overseas.

The bill seeks to establish a framework for responding to and investigating these anomalous health incidents, which have been reported in various countries and have resulted in symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties among affected individuals. The legislation calls for the creation of a centralized reporting system within the Department of State to track and analyze these incidents, as well as the establishment of a task force to coordinate the government's response.

Additionally, the Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act mandates the development of protocols for medical evaluation and treatment of affected personnel, as well as measures to enhance the security of US government facilities abroad to prevent future incidents. The bill also includes provisions for sharing information with foreign governments and international organizations to better understand and address these health threats. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6195 is to improve the government's ability to respond to and mitigate anomalous health incidents affecting US personnel, while also promoting collaboration and information-sharing with other countries to address this growing concern.