Bill · H.R. 6384· House(119-HR-6384)
Defense Health Agency Prevention Services Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Gilbert Cisneros
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Defense Health Agency Prevention Services Enhancement Act,'' focuses on the consolidation of specific health services. It requires the Secretary of Defense to brief the House Armed Services Committee regarding the feasibility of moving covered prevention services into a single facility at each military installation in the United States. The Secretary must consult with the Secretaries of each military department during this process. The required briefing must include an assessment of feasibility, a cost estimate, and an evaluation of previous consolidation efforts. Covered services specifically include those relating to preventing sexual assault, suicide, harassment, and domestic violence.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would women be better off under this?+2
The bill targets the prevention of sexual assault and harassment which disproportionately affects women.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill aims to improve access to prevention services for those serving in the military and their dependents.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+2
The bill seeks to streamline services related to suicide prevention and domestic violence through consolidation assessments.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill requires a cost estimate for consolidation which may lead to significant new expenditures for military installations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assessment of Consolidation (Section 2, subsection a): The bill requires an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of consolidating covered prevention services into a single facility. This could help determine if centralizing services is a practical way to handle prevention efforts for military members and their dependents.
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Evaluation of Previous Efforts (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 3): By requiring an evaluation of successes and lessons learned from previous consolidation efforts, the bill ensures that the military learns from what has worked or failed in the past.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cost of Consolidation (Section 2, subsection b, paragraph 2): The bill requires a cost estimate for the consolidation of covered prevention services. This implies that moving these services into single facilities could result in significant costs.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2Good For Women+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+1
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House