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H.R.2058: Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 24, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
32 (22 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance for the provision of an in-person mental health screening for each member of the Armed Forces deployed in connection with a contingency operation, in order to identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal tendencies, and other behavioral health issues for which additional care and treatment may be necessary. Excludes from such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) |