HR-6195 : Still Just a Bill

Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to brief Congress on anomalous health incidents affecting members of the Armed Forces and civilian DOD employees. In its briefing, DOD must address any ongoing efforts to protect members and employees from the effects of anomalous health incidents and the extent and nature of engagement by DOD with other federal departments and agencies regarding anomalous health incidents affecting their employees.

The senior DOD official with the principal responsibility for leading the efforts regarding anomalous health incidents must be an official who is appointed by, and with the advice and consent of, the Senate.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-12-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2021-12-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Defense
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Federal officials
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Military medicine
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Neurological disorders

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