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Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023
3/12/2024, 9:31 PM
Summary of Bill S 2359
Bill 118 s 2359, also known as the Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023, aims to provide mental health support for members of the military. The bill recognizes the unique challenges that servicemembers face, including the stress of deployment, combat exposure, and the demands of military life.
The bill includes provisions to improve access to mental health services for servicemembers, including increasing funding for mental health programs within the Department of Defense. It also requires the Department of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of mental health services available to servicemembers and identify any gaps in care.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Defense develop a mental health awareness training program for all servicemembers, to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourage early intervention. Overall, the Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023 aims to ensure that servicemembers have access to the mental health support they need to cope with the unique challenges of military service.
The bill includes provisions to improve access to mental health services for servicemembers, including increasing funding for mental health programs within the Department of Defense. It also requires the Department of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of mental health services available to servicemembers and identify any gaps in care.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Defense develop a mental health awareness training program for all servicemembers, to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourage early intervention. Overall, the Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023 aims to ensure that servicemembers have access to the mental health support they need to cope with the unique challenges of military service.
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Current Status of Bill S 2359
Bill S 2359 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2023. Bill S 2359 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 18, 2023. Bill S 2359's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of July 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2359
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 2359
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2359
Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023
Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023
A bill to require a report on military health care referral policies.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2359
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