Vet Center Support Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3194 Vet Center Support Act 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.

12/30/2022, 2:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3194

Vet Center Support Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report on its provision of mental health care to veterans in covered states. A covered state is each state (including Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States) that has a ratio of one or fewer Vet Centers per 100,000 or more veterans residing in the state or territory. Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide social and psychological services to eligible veterans, active duty service members, and their families.

The VA must also report on the marketing and outreach funding of Vet Centers in covered states.

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Current Status of Bill S 3194

Bill S 3194 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2021. Bill S 3194 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 4, 2021. Bill S 3194's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3194

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3194

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Community life and organization

- Congressional oversight

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health personnel

- Mental health

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3194

Vet Center Support Act

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on mental health care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs in certain States and a report on funding by Vet Centers of marketing and outreach.