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Brandon Act

USA116th CongressHR-7368| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Brandon Act 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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Timeline
Jun 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 1, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)
Jul 28, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4334
Introduced in Senate
  • June 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • July 1, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)


  • July 28, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4334
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4334: Brandon Act
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of DefenseHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents

Brandon Act

USA116th CongressHR-7368| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
Brandon Act 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.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Jun 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 1, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)
Jul 28, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4334
Introduced in Senate
  • June 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • July 1, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)


  • July 28, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4334
    Introduced in Senate
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4334: Brandon Act
  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of DefenseHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents