Sec. 424. Behavioral health policy
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It is the sense of Congress that— members of the Coast Guard— are exposed to high-risk and often stressful duties; and should be encouraged to seek appropriate medical treatment and professional guidance; and after treatment for behavioral health conditions, many members of the Coast Guard should be allowed to resume service in the Coast Guard if they— are able to do so without persistent duty modifications; and do not pose a risk to themselves or other members of the Coast Guard.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall establish an interim behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard that is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention . The interim policy established under paragraph
(1)shall remain in effect until the date on which the Commandant issues a permanent behavioral health policy for members of the Coast Guard. In developing a permanent policy with respect to retention and behavioral health, the Commandant shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, the policy of the Coast Guard is in parity with section 5.28 (relating to behavioral health) of Department of Defense Instruction 6130.03, volume 2, Medical Standards for Military Service: Retention .