US SB1668 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 7 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 7 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-07 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Pending: Senate Armed Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Comptroller General (GAO) to report on the impact of mental and physical trauma relating to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, behavioral health matters not related to PTSD, and other neurological combat traumas on the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for misconduct.
Title
A bill to require a Comptroller General of the United States report on the impact of certain mental and physical trauma on the discharge of members of the Armed Forces for misconduct.
Sponsors
| Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-07 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
Same As/Similar To
HB3979 (Related) 2014-12-19 - Became Public Law No: 113-291.
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government studies and investigations
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government studies and investigations
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' pensions and compensation
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1668/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s1668/BILLS-113s1668is.pdf |
