Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

Senate Bill 1468 - Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1468 Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1468

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during FY2022, to establish and maintain three new centers of the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement (RANGE) Program in areas with interest from personnel and a need for additional mental health care for rural veterans. The RANGE Program serves veterans in rural areas who are experiencing mental illness.

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study and report on whether the VA has sufficient resources to serve rural veterans who need mental health care that is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy.

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Current Status of Bill S 1468

Bill S 1468 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2021. Bill S 1468 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 29, 2021. Bill S 1468's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1468

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1468

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care coverage and access

- Health facilities and institutions

- Mental health

- Rural conditions and development

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1468

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand the Rural Access Network for Growth Enhancement Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to assess certain mental health care resources of the Department of Veterans Affairs available to veterans who live in rural areas.

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021