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Introduced
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
In Committee
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Pro- gram of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas.
AI Summary
This bill, the Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021, directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish three new centers under the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program (RANGE) to provide more intensive mental health care for veterans living in rural areas. The bill also requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study to assess whether the Department of Veterans Affairs has sufficient resources to serve the mental health needs of rural veterans, including evaluating the availability, demand, and wait times for services like the RANGE Program, mental health residential rehabilitation, and psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery centers. The study will also examine the rate of suicide and overdose among rural veterans waiting for these mental health resources.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 04/29/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1468/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1468/BILLS-117s1468is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1468/BILLS-117s1468is.pdf.pdf |
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