US HB208 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 6 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Military Personnel Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program) to authorize the provision of mental health counseling for TRICARE participants. Authorizes the provision of mental health services in DOD clinical trials. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into personal service contracts with mental health counselors. Includes mental health counselors within DOD licensure requirements for health-care professionals.
Title
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL] | Rep. Larry Kissell [D-NC] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-02-04 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
2011-01-06 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Mental health
Military medicine
Public contracts and procurement
Health personnel
Licensing and registrations
Mental health
Military medicine
Public contracts and procurement
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/208/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr208/BILLS-112hr208ih.pdf |