H.R. 6383, the Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act, directs the Department of Defense to create a comprehensive strategic plan for addressing suicide and mental health services in the military. The legislation requires the Secretary of Defense, working with each military department and the Defense Health Agency, to develop uniform protocols for how service members can refer themselves for mental health evaluations and to ensure all members know about this self-referral process through posters, flyers, and advertisements. The bill also mandates standardized mental health training across the Armed Forces, with specialized instruction for commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and medical personnel on recognizing and responding to mental health concerns, including implementing a certification system to verify training completion. The bill affects all active-duty service members and military personnel who may need mental health support, as well as the military leadership responsible for supporting them. No specific funding amount or implementation deadline is specified in the legislation; it simply directs the development and implementation of these mental health protocols.
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