I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2482 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Mr. Buchanan (for himself, Mr. Scott of Virginia , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , and Ms. Pettersen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the accessibility of mental health care providers and services for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, and for other purposes.

1. Study on accessability of mental health providers and services for active duty members of the Armed Forces (a) Study The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the accessibility of mental health care providers and services for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, including an assessment of— (1) the accessibility of mental health care providers on military installations; (2) the accessibility of inpatient services for mental health care for such members; and (3) steps that may be taken to improve such accessibility. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report containing the findings of the study under subsection (a).