Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2023

House Bill 733 - Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 733 Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2023 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.

1/18/2024, 8:59 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 733

Veterans Census-Enabled National Treatment Equitable Resource Supplement for Mental Health Act of 2023 or the Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that there is a minimum number of Vet Centers located in each state. Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide social and psychological services to eligible veterans, service members, and their families. The minimum number of Vet Centers required in each state is generally based on the state's geographic size or the number of veterans located in the state.

The VA must establish additional Vet Centers as necessary to meet the minimum required number for each state. The VA may establish the additional Vet Centers at facilities made available by a state, local government, or recognized Indian tribe.

If a state needs more than one additional Vet Center to meet its minimum requirement, the VA must establish at least one additional Vet Center and may establish Vet Center outstations to cover the difference.

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Current Status of Bill HR 733

Bill HR 733 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 733 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023. Bill HR 733's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 1, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 733

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 733

Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act of 2023

Veterans Census-Enabled National Treatment Equitable Resource Supplement for Mental Health Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve mental health care for veterans through the establishment of a minimum requirement for the number of Vet Centers per State.