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H.R. 5398

Marriage and Family Therapists for Veterans Act

Marriage and Family Therapists for Veterans Act - Revises the eligibility criteria for appointment to a marriage and family therapist position with the Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to require a person: (1) to hold a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a comparable degree in mental health, from an institution that is regionally accredited or approved by the VA Secretary (currently, approved by the Secretary); and (2) to have passed the Association of Marital and Family Therapy regulatory board examination in marital and family therapy or an examination for a marriage and family therapy license given by a state board of behavioral sciences (or its equivalent).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52](D-CA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseAug 1, 2014
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Marriage and Family Therapists for Veterans Act — Informed