118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3373Sailor Standard of Care Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of the Navy to take certain actions relating to improved mental health care, and for other purposes.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced May 16, 2023
Last action May 24, 2023
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May 16, 2023
Armed Services
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of the Navy (DON) to implement policies and procedures related to mental health and quality of life for members of the Navy. Specifically, the DON must provide additional resources to any unit with greater than 15 members designated for limited duty at a given time. (Generally, limited duty status is designated for medical reasons and can be permanent or temporary.) The DON must require that members who are designated for limited duty receive a mental health screening upon such designation and once every 60 days for the duration of the designation. The DON must establish a framework to ensure (1) centralized leadership for the management of members of the...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
May 24, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 18, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 16, 2023
Introduced in House
May 16, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.