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S.711: 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 March 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (14 Democrats, 4 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)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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| March 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Max Baucus (D-Mont.) |