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Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025
3/13/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1290
Bill 119 hr 1290, also known as the "Veterans Mental Health Care Access Act," aims to address the mental health needs of veterans by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program. This program would involve referring veterans who are experiencing mental health crises to non-Department mental health care providers that have been approved by the VA.
The goal of this pilot program is to provide veterans with timely access to mental health care services outside of the VA system, particularly during times of crisis. By partnering with approved non-Department providers, the VA hopes to expand the options available to veterans seeking mental health treatment and improve overall access to care.
In addition to establishing the pilot program, the bill also includes provisions for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and reporting on its outcomes. This will allow Congress and the VA to assess the impact of the program and make any necessary adjustments to improve its effectiveness. Overall, the Veterans Mental Health Care Access Act seeks to improve mental health care services for veterans by expanding access to care during times of crisis and providing additional options for treatment outside of the VA system.
The goal of this pilot program is to provide veterans with timely access to mental health care services outside of the VA system, particularly during times of crisis. By partnering with approved non-Department providers, the VA hopes to expand the options available to veterans seeking mental health treatment and improve overall access to care.
In addition to establishing the pilot program, the bill also includes provisions for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and reporting on its outcomes. This will allow Congress and the VA to assess the impact of the program and make any necessary adjustments to improve its effectiveness. Overall, the Veterans Mental Health Care Access Act seeks to improve mental health care services for veterans by expanding access to care during times of crisis and providing additional options for treatment outside of the VA system.
Congressional Summary of HR 1290
Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program under which Vet Centers and VA medical facilities provide veterans who are experiencing mental health crises with referrals to approved non-VA mental health care providers.
The VA must report on the implementation, outcomes, and effectiveness of the pilot program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1290
Bill HR 1290 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1290 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1290's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1290
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1290
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1290
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs refers veterans experiencing mental health crises to approved non-Department mental health care providers, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program under which the Department of Veterans Affairs refers veterans experiencing mental health crises to approved non-Department mental health care providers, and for other purposes.
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