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No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act
4/2/2025, 12:08 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2229
Bill 119 hr 2229, also known as the "Improving Veterans' Access to Mental Health Care Act," aims to address the challenges that veterans face in accessing mental health care services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take steps to improve veterans' ability to schedule appointments for mental health care.
Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary to implement measures to streamline the appointment scheduling process for mental health care services. This includes ensuring that veterans have timely access to mental health care appointments and reducing any barriers that may prevent them from receiving the care they need.
Additionally, the bill calls for the Secretary to develop and implement a plan to increase awareness among veterans about the mental health care services available to them through the VA. This includes providing information about the types of mental health care services offered, how to schedule appointments, and any other resources that may be available to support veterans in need of mental health care. Overall, the "Improving Veterans' Access to Mental Health Care Act" seeks to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health care services for veterans by addressing barriers to care and increasing awareness about available resources.
Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary to implement measures to streamline the appointment scheduling process for mental health care services. This includes ensuring that veterans have timely access to mental health care appointments and reducing any barriers that may prevent them from receiving the care they need.
Additionally, the bill calls for the Secretary to develop and implement a plan to increase awareness among veterans about the mental health care services available to them through the VA. This includes providing information about the types of mental health care services offered, how to schedule appointments, and any other resources that may be available to support veterans in need of mental health care. Overall, the "Improving Veterans' Access to Mental Health Care Act" seeks to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health care services for veterans by addressing barriers to care and increasing awareness about available resources.
Congressional Summary of HR 2229
No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to attempt to reschedule a veteran's mental health care appointment if the veteran has canceled such an appointment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2229
Bill HR 2229 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2229 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025. Bill HR 2229's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 18, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2229
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2229
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2229
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the ability of veterans to make appointments for mental health care furnished by the Secretary.
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the ability of veterans to make appointments for mental health care furnished by the Secretary.
Comments

Nola Hurst
979
1 year ago
This bill is good for vets, but it needs more work. It's a step in the right direction, but we need to do more to support our veterans. #supportourvets #HRBill2229 #bigpicture
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2229
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