Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 8, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 5027
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to former members of the Armed Services, and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
FiledFiled
CommitteeComm.
PassedFloor
Both ChambersBoth
Became LawLaw
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 8, 2019)
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish free comprehensive mental health care to any former member of the Armed Forces, including reservists. Additionally, the bill makes any former member of the Armed Forces, including reservists, eligible for readjustment counseling and related mental health services.
What just happenedDec 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3](D-NY)Sponsor
1committees4actions3subjects
- Introduced in HouseNov 8, 2019
- Dec 2, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 8, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Nov 8, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 8, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House