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Peoria parents honor son with Brandon Act

President Biden signs legislation to aid in mental health for service members

In the name of mental health and the legacy of their son, Peoria residents Teri and Patrick Caserta have crossed the finish line in fighting to  get a bill through Congress.

President Joe Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act, with the inclusion of the Brandon Act, Dec. 27, 2021.

The piece of legislation is named in honor of their son, and it now will require the Department of Defense to establish a standard phrase service members may use to initiate a mandatory and immediate mental health evaluation referral.

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