HR 1464 · 113th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Military Mental Health Empowerment Act

Introduced 2013-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]· House

Bill Progress

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.(2013-04-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Military Mental Health Empowerment Act - Directs the Secretaries of the military departments to ensure that information concerning the availability of mental health services to members of the Armed Forces (members), as well as privacy rights related to the receipt of such services, is provided to: (1) each officer candidate during initial training, (2) each recruit during basic training, and (3) each other member at such time as the Secretary of Defense (DOD) considers appropriate. Requires each department Secretary to: (1) seek to eliminate perceived stigma associated with seeking and receiving mental health services, and (2) promote the use of such services on a basis comparable to the use of other medical and health services. Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the above information is also provided to current members, including members of the reserve components.…

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Cosponsors (12)

9 Democrats3 Republicans