VETTs on Campus Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T19:03:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8735 VETTs on Campus 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.

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8735

The VETTs on Campus Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8735, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to improve access to mental health services for veterans on college campuses.

The main provisions of the VETTs on Campus Act include:

1. Establishing a grant program to provide funding for colleges and universities to hire mental health professionals specifically trained to work with veterans. These professionals would be responsible for providing counseling and support services to veterans on campus. 2. Requiring colleges and universities to develop and implement a comprehensive mental health support plan for veterans. This plan would outline the resources and services available to veterans, as well as strategies for promoting mental health and well-being among this population. 3. Encouraging collaboration between colleges and universities, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other relevant organizations to ensure that veterans receive the support they need to succeed academically and emotionally. Overall, the VETTs on Campus Act seeks to address the unique mental health needs of veterans attending college and to ensure that they have access to the resources and support necessary to thrive in a higher education setting.

Congressional Summary of HR 8735

Veteran Treatment Teams on Campus Act or the VETTs on Campus Act

This bill expands the Veterans Community Care Program to include health care providers at clinics and hospitals of institutions of higher learning approved for educational assistance furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8735

Bill HR 8735 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 19, 2022. Bill HR 8735 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 19, 2022. Bill HR 8735's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of August 19, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8735

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8735

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8735

VETTs on Campus Act

Veteran Treatment Teams on Campus Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Veterans Community Care Program to include health providers at certain institutions of higher learning.