Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brain Health and Suicide Report Act of 2024
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment, focusing on military service in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units. The report must analyze suicide data, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) trends among EOD personnel over the past five years, including assessments of correlations with suicide. It also mandates recommendations for improved healthcare policies, details on current support efforts, and specific resource requests to address these health issues. The bill directly affects EOD service members by requiring a formal review of their unique health challenges and potential solutions.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 21, 2024
Last action May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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May 21, 2024
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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