50 USC 3334k - Report on protocols for certain intelligence community employees and dependents

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 27, 2024

§ 3334k.

Report on protocols for certain intelligence community employees and dependents

(a)

In general

(b)

Privacy

(c)

Protocol on baseline medical testing

The protocol described in this subsection is a protocol for conducting voluntary baseline medical testing of covered employees, covered individuals, and the dependents of covered employees who are included on the overseas travel orders of the covered employee. Such protocol shall set forth the required elements of such baseline medical testing, such as—

(1)

standard lab collection and testing of relevant biofluids;

(2)

the conduct of relevant visual and auditory examinations;

(3)

the conduct of Acquired Brain Injury Tool assessments, or other relevant assessments for balance, eye motion, and cognition;

(4)

the assessment of relevant medical histories; and

(5)

the conduct of any other standard relevant medical or neurological examinations, testing, or assessments.

(d)

Protocols on post-incident medical testing

The protocols described in this subsection are protocols to enable voluntary medical testing and the coordination of treatment for covered employees, covered individuals, and the dependents of covered employees, following a reported anomalous health incident, such as—

(1)

a protocol that sets forth elements, similar to the elements described in subsection (c), of such testing;

(2)

a protocol pertaining to the voluntary testing and treatment for victims of anomalous health incidents who are children;

(3)

a protocol for ensuring that all victims of anomalous health incidents receive access to prompt and consistent medical treatment, including from medical professionals holding appropriate security clearances and medical professionals with expertise in child care;

(4)

a protocol for ensuring that all victims of anomalous health incidents are offered options for psychological treatment for the effects of such incidents; and

(5)

a protocol for ensuring that any testing, evaluation, or collection of biofluids or other samples following a reported anomalous health incident may be compared against the baseline for the victim of the anomalous health incident, to the extent the individual participated in the baseline medical testing, consistent with subsections (b) and (c).

(e)

Protocol on information collection, storage, and safeguarding

(f)

Protocol on reporting mechanisms

(g)

Report and briefings

(1)

Report

(2)

Elements

Such report shall include the following elements:

(A)

A copy of each protocol under this section.

(B)

A description of the following:

(i)

Any interagency agreements, authorities, or policies required to effectively implement the protocols under this section.

(ii)

Any new facilities, medical equipment, tools, training, or other resources required to effectively implement such protocols.

(C)

A timeline for the implementation of the protocols under this section, including a proposal for the prioritization of implementation with respect to various categories of covered employees and the dependents of covered employees.

(3)

Briefing

(h)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Appropriate congressional committees

The term “appropriate congressional committees” means—

(A)

the congressional intelligence committees; and

(B)

the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

(2)

Covered employee

(3)

Covered individual

(4)

Dependent of a covered employee

(5)

Victim of an anomalous health incident

(Pub. L. 117–103, div. X, title VI, § 605, Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 996.)

cite as: 50 USC 3334k