Proposal:Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 6195
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Combatting Anomalous Health Incidents Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-12-08: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
• 2021-12-08: Introduced in House
• 2021-12-08: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.