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Brandon Act

USA117th CongressS-2088| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Sherrod Brown (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

S 116-4334
Brandon Act
Jun 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3942
Introduced in House
Jun 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4334
    Brandon Act


  • June 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3942
    Introduced in House


  • June 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3942: 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 CongressS-2088| Senate 
| 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

S 116-4334
Brandon Act
Jun 16, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3942
Introduced in House
Jun 16, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4334
    Brandon Act


  • June 16, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3942
    Introduced in House


  • June 16, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (7)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3942: 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