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- H.R.3839
H.R.3839: To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Oct. 15, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 28, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (12 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| Oct. 15, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Rooney (R-Fla.) |