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Introduced
06/29/2021
06/29/2021
In Committee
07/28/2021
07/28/2021
Crossed Over
11/17/2021
11/17/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health serv- ices to veterans and members of the Armed Forces using certain educational assistance benefits.
AI Summary
This bill, the Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to make Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services available to veterans and members of the Armed Forces who are using certain educational assistance benefits, such as those provided under the GI Bill, the Montgomery GI Bill, and the American Rescue Plan Act. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess the mental health needs of veterans pursuing education using these educational assistance benefits and evaluate the Department of Veterans Affairs' efforts to address those needs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (18)
Greg Murphy (R)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Mike Bost (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Drew Ferguson (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Jenniffer González (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Tom Rice (R),
Tim Ryan (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 11/17/2021)
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