Sec. 1853. Report on reducing misconceptions about mental health and security clearance eligibility
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the Department’s activities to inform members of the Armed Forces about how mental health affects security clearance eligibility. The report required under this section shall include the following topics: The Department’s outreach and education activities to inform members of the Armed Forces that seeking mental health care will not affect their security clearance status or eligibility.
The Department’s outreach and education activities to ensure that health care providers in the military health system, non-medical counselors, TRICARE providers, and other relevant personnel convey accurate information to members of the Armed Forces regarding mental health and security clearance eligibility, making clear that seeking mental health care will not affect their security clearance status or eligibility.