HR 2739 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

TRICARE Mental Health Services Enhancement Act

Introduced 2007-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2007-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TRICARE Mental Health Services Enhancement Act - Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense (DOD) managed health care program) to authorize the provision of mental health counseling for TRICARE participants. Authorizes the provision of mental health services in DOD clinical trials. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into personal service contracts with mental health counselors. Includes mental health counselors within DOD licensure requirements for health-care professionals.…

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