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This bill, known as the VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act, aims to improve mental health support for veterans receiving compensation for service-connected mental health disabilities. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer annual mental health consultations to these veterans, where the VA will assess their mental health needs and discuss available care options. The VA must also conduct outreach to inform veterans about these consultations and other mental health services. The bill mandates that these annual consultations are in addition to the initial mental health consultation already provided. Within two years of enactment, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will conduct a review to assess the implementation of these new requirements, including tracking the number of veterans who receive consultations and outreach, and identifying any potential barriers veterans face in accessing these services. The bill represents an effort to proactively support veterans' mental health by ensuring regular check-ins and information about available mental health resources.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3863/all-info