H.R. 5040: Accurate Mental Health Resources for Our Servicemembers Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Accurate Mental Health Resources for Our Servicemembers Act of 2025, requires each branch of the military to take specific steps to ensure that online information related to suicide prevention and behavioral health is accurate and up-to-date. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Review and Update of Online Information

By August 1, 2027, each Secretary of a military department must:

1. Review any information published on their department's websites that pertains to suicide prevention or behavioral health at the installation level.
2. Make necessary updates to this information, which includes revising contact details for resources related to suicide prevention or behavioral health.
3. Submit a certification to the congressional defense committees confirming that the information is accurate as of the date of the certification.

Definitions

The bill specifies terms that have particular meanings in the context of the legislation, particularly "congressional defense committees" and "military department," which are defined according to existing legal frameworks.

Impact

The implementation of this bill aims to enhance the accessibility and accuracy of mental health resources for servicemembers, potentially reducing risks associated with misinformation regarding suicide prevention and behavioral health support.

Relevant Companies

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