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H.R.1463: Military Suicide Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 10, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Military Suicide Reduction Act - Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to provide a one-on-one mental health assessment for each member of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation once during each 180-day period of such deployment. Requires that, if the Secretary determines that such assessment cannot be performed by personnel trained and certified to do so, the Secretary shall ensure that the assessment is conducted...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| April 10, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| April 10, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by André Carson (D-Ind.) |