Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 1, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
S. 3293
Post-9/11 Veterans’ Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 1, 2021)
Post-9/11 Veterans' Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2021
This bill addresses mental health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by requiring the VA to expand access to mental health care, expand its mental health workforce, and conduct studies and research.
Among other requirements, the VA must
- increase the number of full-time equivalent employees at Vet Centers,
- expand specified scholarships and loan repayment programs for mental health providers and students,
- offer mental health consultations to certain veterans,
- improve the assessment and treatment of veterans with sleep disorders, and
- perform various studies and research related to mental health issues and care.
What just happenedDec 15, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
11 cosponsors8 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateDec 1, 2021
- Dec 15, 2021Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Dec 1, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Dec 1, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate