Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 2801, also known as the Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to healthcare services for veterans and their families.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of healthcare services for veterans and their families. This includes increasing funding for mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and other healthcare needs that are specific to veterans and their families. The bill also aims to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other healthcare providers to ensure that veterans and their families receive the care they need in a timely manner.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address the unique healthcare needs of military families, such as access to childcare services and support for military spouses. It also seeks to improve healthcare services for veterans in rural areas by increasing funding for telehealth services and expanding access to healthcare providers in these underserved areas. Overall, the Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve access to healthcare services for veterans and their families. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of those who have served our country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2801

Introduced on
2023-09-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 2801, also known as the Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to healthcare services for veterans and their families.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of healthcare services for veterans and their families. This includes increasing funding for mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and other healthcare needs that are specific to veterans and their families. The bill also aims to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other healthcare providers to ensure that veterans and their families receive the care they need in a timely manner.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address the unique healthcare needs of military families, such as access to childcare services and support for military spouses. It also seeks to improve healthcare services for veterans in rural areas by increasing funding for telehealth services and expanding access to healthcare providers in these underserved areas. Overall, the Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve access to healthcare services for veterans and their families. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of those who have served our country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action9/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.