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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
S. 711

CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

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Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish mental health services to reservists.

The bill also expands specified VA programs to include reservists for the provision of (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.

What just happenedSep 15, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 15, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 538.

  2. Sep 15, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Sep 15, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  4. Aug 5, 2020Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  5. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  6. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  7. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateSep 15, 202025

Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish mental health services to reservists.

The bill also expands specified VA programs to include reservists for the provision of (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.

Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2019

Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish mental health services to reservists.

The bill also expands specified VA programs to include reservists for the provision of (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.

CARE for Reservists Act of 2019 — Informed