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H.R. 3839 (111th)

To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

15 October 2009

Last action

28 October 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Taxation

Source updated

6 June 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Taxation

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Summary

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. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into personal service contracts with mental health counselors. Includes mental health counselors within DOD licensure requirements for health-care professionals.

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 October 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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