Bill > HR1969

This bill, known as the "No Wrong Door for Veterans Act," makes several important changes to veterans' mental health and support services. First, it extends the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program through September 30, 2026, and increases its funding by adding $52,500,000 for fiscal year 2026. The bill introduces new requirements for grant-eligible entities, including a two-year continuous mental health service history and expanding the types of organizations that can apply. It also mandates that grant recipients notify veterans about emergent suicide care options and implement the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale for suicide risk screening. Additionally, the bill expands medical services for veterans by allowing adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and recreational activities to be covered, and extends certain pension payment limits until January 30, 2033. The legislation aims to improve mental health support, healthcare access, and overall quality of life for veterans by creating more comprehensive and accessible services.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1969/all-info