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Proposed Amendment: Strategic Plan for Military Mental Health

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6359

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Booker has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Defense to create a comprehensive strategic plan to address suicide and mental health services for military personnel. The plan mandates standardized training for leadership and medical staff, as well as uniform protocols for service members seeking mental health evaluations.

Why it matters

This amendment would mandate new mental health training and referral protocols for all members of the Armed Forces, impacting how the Department of Defense manages mental health services and suicide prevention efforts in 2027.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Members of the Armed Forces

Service members would be subject to new mental health training and standardized referral protocols.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency is tasked with developing and enforcing the strategic plan and training requirements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment require the Department of Defense to do?

It requires the Department of Defense to create a strategic plan to address suicide and mental health services for military members, including new training and referral protocols.

Who is responsible for the training mandated by this amendment?

The training is intended for commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and medical personnel within the Armed Forces.

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Standardization of Mental Health Referrals

The amendment seeks to move from decentralized mental health referral practices to uniform, enforced protocols across all military departments.

Department of Defense Armed Forces

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, Cory Booker and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for developing the strategic plan.”Map →

OrganizationDefense Health Agency“The agency coordinating on the strategic plan.”Map →

PersonCory Booker“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationArmed Forces“The military members affected by the proposed mental health plan.”Map →

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