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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a patient outreach system relating to mental health care, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new patient outreach system within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) designed to provide mental health support and resources to veterans who have experienced traumatic or highly stressful events. Specifically, veterans enrolled in the VA's annual patient enrollment system will have the option to receive information about mental health care services and resources. The bill requires the VA Secretary to create this outreach system within two years of the Act's enactment and mandates coordination with the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program. By creating this voluntary information-sharing mechanism, the BRAVE Act aims to proactively support veterans' mental health by ensuring they are aware of and can access appropriate care and resources after experiencing significant psychological challenges. The bill represents a targeted effort to address mental health support for veterans by establishing a systematic approach to connecting them with available mental health services and information.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (9)
Rob Wittman (R)*,
Ed Case (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Laura Gillen (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/553/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr553/BILLS-119hr553ih.pdf |
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