To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.

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Summary of Bill HR 658

Bill 119 HR 658 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to establish qualifications for the appointment of marriage and family therapists within the Veterans Health Administration. The bill specifically focuses on ensuring that these therapists are qualified to provide clinical supervision.

The bill seeks to improve the quality of mental health care provided to veterans by setting specific standards for the appointment of marriage and family therapists within the Veterans Health Administration. By establishing qualifications for these therapists, the bill aims to ensure that veterans receive the highest level of care possible.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 658 is designed to enhance the mental health services available to veterans by ensuring that marriage and family therapists appointed within the Veterans Health Administration are highly qualified and capable of providing effective clinical supervision.

Congressional Summary of HR 658

This bill establishes eligibility requirements for the appointment of an individual in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as a marriage and family therapist who is qualified to provide clinical supervision. In order to be appointed as a marriage and family therapist in the VHA who is qualified to provide clinical supervision, a person must hold an appropriate master’s degree, be licensed or certified, and (1) be authorized to provide clinical supervision in the state they are licensed in, or (2) be designated as an approved supervisor by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Current Status of Bill HR 658

Bill HR 658 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 658 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025.  Bill HR 658's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. as of March 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 658

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 658

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 658

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.
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