Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

Bill 118 hr 9815, also known as the Justice Involved Veterans Support Act, aims to provide support and assistance to veterans who are involved in the criminal justice system. The bill recognizes the unique challenges that veterans face, such as mental health issues, substance abuse, and difficulty transitioning back to civilian life after serving in the military.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a grant program to fund programs that provide support services to justice-involved veterans, such as mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, job training, and housing assistance. 2. Requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Justice and other relevant agencies to ensure that veterans in the criminal justice system have access to the services and support they need. 3. Directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct outreach to justice-involved veterans to inform them of the resources available to them and help them navigate the system. 4. Requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to collect data on justice-involved veterans to better understand their needs and improve the services provided to them. Overall, the Justice Involved Veterans Support Act seeks to address the unique challenges faced by veterans in the criminal justice system and ensure that they have access to the support and services they need to successfully reintegrate into society.