Brandon Act Training and Protocol Act

Key Points

• The Department of Defense would be required to create a strategic plan focused on preventing suicides among service members and improving the mental health services they receive.
• The military would have to develop uniform rules for the self-initiated referral process, which lets service members request their own mental health evaluation. Workplaces would need to display posters, flyers, and ads so everyone knows this option exists.
• All service members would receive standardized mental health training, with extra specialized training for commanders, senior enlisted leaders, and medical personnel on how to spot and address mental health concerns.
• The military would create a certification process to document that leaders have completed the required mental health training, ensuring accountability and compliance across all branches.