Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2021

Senate Bill 3255 - Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3255 Vet CENTERS for 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.

12/30/2022, 2:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3255

Veterans Census-Enabled National Treatment Equitable Resource Supplement for Mental Health Act of 2021 or the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure the number of Vet Centers in certain states is increased by not less than one additional center if the VA determines the state meets specified requirements. The VA must also establish a community-based outpatient clinic in each state that does not share a land border with another state, is located not less than 2,000 miles from the contiguous United States, and contains no such clinic.

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Current Status of Bill S 3255

Bill S 3255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill S 3255 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 18, 2021. Bill S 3255's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3255

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3255

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Census and government statistics

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Health care coverage and access

- Health facilities and institutions

- Home and outpatient care

- Mental health

- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3255

Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2021

Veterans Census-Enabled National Treatment Equitable Resource Supplement for Mental Health Act of 2021

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of Vet Centers in certain States based on population metrics, and for other purposes.