Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense, working with the heads of each military department and the Director of the Defense Health Agency, to develop a strategic plan to address suicide among members of the Armed Forces and the mental health services they receive. The plan would set uniform rules for the process that lets service members refer themselves for a mental health evaluation. It would also require informing members about that process through posters, flyers, and ads. The plan would include standard mental health training for service members, with specialized training and a certification process for commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and medical staff.

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Sponsors

• Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors