Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6383 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6383

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategic plan to address mental health of members of the Armed Forces.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 3, 2025

Mr. Cisneros (for himself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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A BILL

To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategic plan to address mental health of members of the Armed Forces.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act''.

SEC. 2. STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

(a) Plan.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department and the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall develop a strategic plan to address suicide by members of the Armed Forces and the mental health services provided to members. (b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Developing and enforcing uniform protocols with respect to-- (A) the regulations prescribed for the self- initiated referral process under section 1090b(e) of title 10, United States Code, for members of the Armed Forces seeking mental health evaluations; and (B) the provision of information, including through workplace posters, flyers, and advertisements, to ensure members are aware of such referral process. (2) Standardized mental health training for members of the Armed Forces, including-- (A) specialized training for commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and medical personnel on identifying and addressing mental health concerns; (B) the development of a certification process based on completion of training with documented proof of compliance; (C) how to respond when a member initiates the referral process under section 1090b(e) of title 10, United States Code; and (D) how to recognize signs indicating mental health distress. <all>