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Introduced
08/13/2021
08/13/2021
In Committee
11/04/2021
11/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health serv- ices to members of the families of members or veterans of the Armed Forces who died by suicide, and other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act, amends Title 38 of the United States Code to allow Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to be provided to the families of members or veterans of the Armed Forces who died by suicide. It expands eligibility for these services to include counseling to help family members cope with the effects of the suicide. The amendments made by this bill apply retroactively to family members of those who died by suicide before, on, or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
David Rouzer (R)*,
Antonio Delgado (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Tracey Mann (R),
Kathy Manning (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Pat Ryan (D),
David Trone (D),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (on 11/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5029/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5029/BILLS-117hr5029ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5029/BILLS-117hr5029ih.pdf.pdf |
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