House Bill 7678
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Military Mental Health Stigma Reduction Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7678
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Military Mental Health Stigma Reduction Act
This bill requires the Department of Defense, as part of required reports concerning suicide among members of the Armed Forces, to include a description of military programs that address and reduce the stigma associated with seeking assistance for mental health or suicidal thoughts.
July 20, 2020
07/20/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
07/20/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:54 PM