VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-27T20:06:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3863 VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement 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.

5/27/2026, 8:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3863

H.R. 3863 in the 119th Congress aims to modify title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide yearly mental health consultations for specific veterans.

Congressional Summary of HR 3863

VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer an annual mental health consultation to veterans who are receiving compensation for a service-connected disability relating to a mental health diagnosis. Additionally, the VA must conduct outreach regarding the availability of such consultations and other mental health services unless a veteran opts out of outreach.

The bill requires the VA to utilize specified methods in its outreach efforts and to provide annual reports for the four years following the enactment of the bill regarding the outreach methods used to inform veterans about mental health consultations and services.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the effect of this bill, including by reporting on the number of veterans who received mental health consultations and which outreach methods were most successful in reaching such veterans.

The bill also extends certain higher loan fee rates through May 12, 2035, under the VA's home loan program. Such rates currently last through June 9, 2034.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3863

Bill HR 3863 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2025. Bill HR 3863 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 10, 2025. Bill HR 3863's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 550. as of May 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3863

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3863

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3863

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish annual mental health consultations to certain veterans, and for other purposes.

Comments

Cairo Mayo

1,029

1 year ago

I'm not sure about this new bill, but it seems like it could have some negative consequences. I wonder how it will impact mental health services in my state. It's important to consider the long-term effects of legislation like this.