Bill
Bill > HR7464
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Introduced
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
In Committee
03/22/2024
03/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for access standards with respect to the provision by the Department of Veterans Affairs of hospital care, medical services, or extended care services that are applicable to certain veterans with mental disorders.
AI Summary
This bill, the Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans Act, aims to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to establish access standards for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in providing hospital care, medical services, or extended care services to certain veterans with mental disorders. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to furnish such care or services within five days for covered veterans with a service-connected mental disorder rated at 50% or more. This is intended to ensure timely access to mental healthcare for these disabled veterans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/22/2024)
Bill Topics
Defense
- ‐ Veterans Affairs
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7464/all-info | 02/29/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7464/BILLS-118hr7464ih.pdf | 03/04/2024 |
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