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Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act

12/30/2022, 7:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2817

Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act

The bill expands eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services, including through a Vet Center, to family members of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who died by suicide.

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Current Status of Bill S 2817

Bill S 2817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2021. Bill S 2817 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 23, 2021.  Bill S 2817's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2817

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2817

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Mental health
- Military personnel and dependents
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2817

Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of members of the Armed Forces or veterans who died by suicide, and for other purposes.
Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2817

Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican

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