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Report on Mental Health and Suicide Risks for Bomb Disposal Personnel.

This law requires the Department of Defense to prepare a detailed report on the link between service in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and suicide. The goal is to better understand these critical health issues and recommend new strategies to support service members performing high-risk duties. Citizens can expect Congress to receive data necessary to improve healthcare for veterans and active military personnel.
Key points
Mandates a report analyzing five years of suicide data and trends related to PTSD and TBI specifically within the EOD community.
The Department of Defense must provide Congress with specific recommendations for new policies and additional resources to improve healthcare and prevent suicide among these specialized personnel.
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Print number: 118_HR_8475
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2024-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brain Health and Suicide Report Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8475.

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 2024-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a report analyzing five years of suicide data and trends related to PTSD and TBI specifically within the EOD community.
  • The Department of Defense must provide Congress with specific recommendations for new policies and additional resources to improve healthcare and prevent suicide among these specialized personnel.
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. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1].

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 2025-12-25.

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