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VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act

5/6/2026, 7:54 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.

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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

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3863

Primary Policy Focus

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.
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

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Cairo Mayo

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10 months 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.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3863

Nikki Budzinski
Nikki Budzinski
IllinoisDemocrat
Chuck Edwards
Chuck Edwards
North CarolinaRepublican
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
TennesseeDemocrat
Maggie Goodlander
Maggie Goodlander
New HampshireIndependent

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