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Brandon Act

USA117th CongressHR-3942| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (17)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Brandon Act This bill modifies the regulatory requirement for referrals by commanding officers and supervisors of members of the Armed Forces for mental health evaluations. Specifically, the regulations must (1) establish a phrase that enables the member to trigger a referral for a mental health evaluation, (2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make such referrals as soon as practicable following disclosure by the member of the established phrase, and (3) ensure that the process protects the confidentiality of the member.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7368
Brandon Act
Jun 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2088
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7368
    Brandon Act


  • June 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2088
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • S 117-2088: Brandon Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of DefenseHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependents

Brandon Act

USA117th CongressHR-3942| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
Brandon Act This bill modifies the regulatory requirement for referrals by commanding officers and supervisors of members of the Armed Forces for mental health evaluations. Specifically, the regulations must (1) establish a phrase that enables the member to trigger a referral for a mental health evaluation, (2) require a commanding officer or supervisor to make such referrals as soon as practicable following disclosure by the member of the established phrase, and (3) ensure that the process protects the confidentiality of the member.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7368
Brandon Act
Jun 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2088
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7368
    Brandon Act


  • June 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2088
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Seth Moulton

Seth Moulton

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (17)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
  • S 117-2088: Brandon Act
  • 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