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Military Families Mental Health Services Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1347
Bill 118 s 1347, also known as the Military Families Mental Health Services Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing mental health services and support to military families. The bill specifically focuses on addressing the mental health needs of military families, who often face unique challenges and stressors due to the nature of military service.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing access to mental health services for military families, improving coordination between military and civilian mental health providers, and expanding mental health education and outreach programs for military families. Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance mental health screening and assessment for military family members, as well as promote research on mental health issues affecting military families.
The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues within military families, recognizing the significant impact that these issues can have on the well-being of service members and their loved ones. By providing increased access to mental health services and support, the bill aims to improve the overall mental health and resilience of military families, ultimately benefiting the military community as a whole. Overall, the Military Families Mental Health Services Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to prioritize the mental health needs of military families and ensure that they receive the care and support they deserve.
The key provisions of the bill include increasing access to mental health services for military families, improving coordination between military and civilian mental health providers, and expanding mental health education and outreach programs for military families. Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance mental health screening and assessment for military family members, as well as promote research on mental health issues affecting military families.
The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues within military families, recognizing the significant impact that these issues can have on the well-being of service members and their loved ones. By providing increased access to mental health services and support, the bill aims to improve the overall mental health and resilience of military families, ultimately benefiting the military community as a whole. Overall, the Military Families Mental Health Services Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to prioritize the mental health needs of military families and ensure that they receive the care and support they deserve.
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Current Status of Bill S 1347
Bill S 1347 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1347 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1347's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of April 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1347
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1347
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1347
Military Families Mental Health Services Act
Military Families Mental Health Services Act
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to waive cost-sharing under the TRICARE program for three mental health outpatient visits per year for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
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