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Brandon Act

USA116th CongressS-4334| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

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 and soon as practicable and that the referral process protect the confidentiality of the member.
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Timeline
Jul 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7368
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7368
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)


  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • HR 116-7368: Brandon Act
Medical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents

Brandon Act

USA116th CongressS-4334| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
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 and soon as practicable and that the referral process protect the confidentiality of the member.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7368
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • July 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7368
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3045-3046)


  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
  • HR 116-7368: Brandon Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents