Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 11, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 11, 2023
Armed Services
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill authorizes mental health professionals to provide nonmedical counseling services to military families regardless of where the provider or recipient is located, so long as the provision of services is (1) in the United States or a U.S. territory or possession, and (2) within the scope of the authorized duties of the provider. For purposes of the bill, mental health professionals include individuals who are licensed or certified mental health providers and are members of the Armed Forces, civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees, or DOD contractors.
Timeline · 2 actions
May 11, 2023
Introduced in House
May 11, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.