H.R. 6384: Defense Health Agency Prevention Services Enhancement Act

This bill, known as the Defense Health Agency Prevention Services Enhancement Act, proposes that the Secretary of Defense should report to the Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives about the possibility of combining certain prevention services into single facilities at military installations across the United States.

Requirements of the Bill

The bill has several key requirements:

• Timeline for Briefing: The Secretary of Defense must provide this briefing no later than 180 days after the bill is enacted.
• Consultation: The Secretary must work with each military department's Secretary while preparing this briefing.

Content of the Briefing

The briefing must contain specific information, including:

• Feasibility Assessment: An evaluation of whether consolidating the designated prevention services into a single facility at each military installation is practical and advisable.
• Cost Estimate: An estimate of the costs associated with such consolidation.
• Evaluation of Current Efforts: An analysis of existing attempts by military departments to consolidate these services, detailing what has been successful and any lessons learned.

Definition of Covered Prevention Services

The bill defines "covered prevention services" as those offered by the Department of Defense or military departments that are aimed at:

• Preventing sexual assault, suicide, harassment, and domestic violence.
• Providing related community-based prevention services.

Purpose of the Bill

The overarching aim of the bill is to enhance the prevention services available to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents by evaluating and potentially improving the delivery of these services through consolidation.

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