H.R. 1358 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
TRICARE Mental Health Services Enhancement Act
H.R. 1358 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 17, 2005, sponsored by Robin Hayes with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
TRICARE Mental Health Services Enhancement Act - 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin Hayes (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Mar 17, 2005)
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