H.R. 4992 · 116th Congress

REACH MIL Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-11-08
Latest action
2019-11-08 · Introduced in House

Summary

Recovery Engagement And Coordination for Health-Military Innovations for Life Act or the REACH MIL Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out a suicide prevention pilot program using predictive techniques currently utilized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). DOD shall share information with the VA to ensure that an active-duty service member who transitions from the military health care system may schedule follow-up mental health appointments with the VA.