Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 28, 2020Armed Forces and National Security
S. 4334
Brandon Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 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.
What just happenedJul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in SenateJul 28, 2020
- Jul 28, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Jul 28, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate