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Brandon Act

6/6/2022, 8:00 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7368

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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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Current Status of Bill HR 7368

Bill HR 7368 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2020. Bill HR 7368 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2020.  Bill HR 7368's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046) as of July 1, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7368

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7368

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Defense
- Health information and medical records
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Mental health
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7368

Brandon Act
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7368

Seth Moulton
Seth Moulton
MassachusettsDemocrat
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of ColumbiaDemocrat
Gwen Moore
Gwen Moore
WisconsinDemocrat
Debbie Lesko
Debbie Lesko
ArizonaRepublican

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