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Act on Addressing Unusual Health Issues Affecting Military and DoD Staff

This act requires the Department of Defense to brief Congress on unusual health incidents affecting military members and civilian employees. The goal is to better protect personnel, ensure prompt reporting of such cases, and provide immediate and long-term medical care to those affected.
Key points
The Department of Defense must report to Congress on cases of unusual health incidents among its personnel.
The act mandates improvements in reporting such incidents and ensuring medical care for victims.
The Department is required to prepare personnel for potential health risks, especially before deployments to high-risk locations.
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Print number: 117_HR_6195
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Process start date: 2021-12-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6195.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense must report to Congress on cases of unusual health incidents among its personnel.
  • The act mandates improvements in reporting such incidents and ensuring medical care for victims.
  • The Department is required to prepare personnel for potential health risks, especially before deployments to high-risk locations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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