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Improving Mental Health Access for Servicemembers: Mandating a Policy Report.

This Act requires the Department of Defense to produce a detailed report on current mental health care referral policies for military personnel. The goal is to analyze the impact of potentially removing the requirement for a primary care referral for outpatient mental health services on service members' access, military readiness, and suicide prevention efforts. The report must include specific recommendations to improve resources and encourage the uptake of necessary mental health support.
Key points
Mandates a report analyzing current referral policies for outpatient mental health care for Armed Forces members.
Requires studying the effect of removing the primary care referral requirement on service usage and suicide prevention.
The report must include recommendations to improve access, resources, and encourage service members to seek mental health support.
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Print number: 118_S_2359
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2023-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Servicemember Mental Health Support Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2359.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a report analyzing current referral policies for outpatient mental health care for Armed Forces members.
  • Requires studying the effect of removing the primary care referral requirement on service usage and suicide prevention.
  • The report must include recommendations to improve access, resources, and encourage service members to seek mental health support.
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 Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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