H.R.1541: To provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserve who are undergoing deployment, and for other purposes.

To provide support and assistance for families of members of the National Guard and Reserve who are undergoing deployment, and for other purposes. 3/15/2007--Introduced. Coming Together for Guard and Reserve Families Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense to enhance and improve Department of Defense (DOD) programs to provide family support for families of members of the National Guard and Reserve undergoing deployment (members). Requires such support to include post-deployment assistance for spouses and parents of returning members. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a pilot program of family-to-family support for families of such members; and (2) contract for support services for children, infants, and toddlers of such members. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly expand and enhance access to mental health services for families of members who are disabled during military service. Requires a report from the Comptroller [...]

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