Andre Carson: “I believe the case for my amendment is very clear. Many of our men and women in uniform are living through months of…”

“I believe the case for my amendment is very clear. Many of our men and women in uniform are living through months of deployment with mental health issues like PTSD, TBI, and depression going completely undiagnosed. My amendment simply calls on the DOD to help our servicemembers catch and treat these issues through early assessments during deployment. This is a very important step that will save lives and help our men and women in uniform build productive lives for themselves on returning to civilian lives. I urge a ``yes'' vote on this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I want to commend the gentleman for bringing his very thoughtful amendment to the floor. I think it will be a strong addition to the bill. I encourage also that our colleagues support his amendment. With that, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Carson). The amendment was agreed to. Amendments En Bloc No. 2 Offered by Mr. McKeon Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, pursuant to H. Res. 276, I offer amendments en bloc. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendments en bloc. Amendments en bloc No. 2 consisting of amendment Nos. 44, 45, 51, 52, 58, 68, 73, 74-75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 98, and 99 printed in House Report 112-88 offered by Mr. McKeon: amendment no. 44 offered by ms. hanabusa Page 461, after line 24, insert the following: SEC. 1043.…”