House Bill 6712
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Warrior Wellness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 5, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6712
Congress
115
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
Warrior Wellness Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on (1) the shortage of mental health providers within DOD, (2) a plan for recruiting and retaining mental health professionals, (3) a plan to reduce the improper prescribing of medications for post-traumatic stress disorders within DOD and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, and (4) a plan for a program to monitor DOD and VHA medication prescription practices.
September 5, 2018
09/06/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
09/05/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
09/05/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:36 PM