To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers, to direct the Secretaries of the military departments to develop medication monitoring programs, and for other purposes.
United States115th CongressHR-6712House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 6, 2018
Summary
Warrior Wellness Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on (1) the shortage of mental health providers within DOD, (2) a plan for recruiting and retaining mental health professionals, (3) a plan to reduce the improper prescribing of medications for post-traumatic stress disorders within DOD and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, and (4) a plan for a program to monitor DOD and VHA medication prescription practices.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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