H.R. 6712 · 115th Congress
Warrior Wellness Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lloyd Smucker
- Introduced
- 2018-09-05
- Latest action
- 2018-09-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Summary
Warrior Wellness Act
This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to report to Congress on (1) the shortage of mental health providers within DOD, (2) a plan for recruiting and retaining mental health professionals, (3) a plan to reduce the improper prescribing of medications for post-traumatic stress disorders within DOD and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities, and (4) a plan for a program to monitor DOD and VHA medication prescription practices.