H.R. 1290

119th Congress

In Committee

Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]FL· Introduced 13 February 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

14 March 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 26 March 2025

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.

Timeline

4 actions

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    14 March 2025 · Committee

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]FL

Cosponsors

  • Republican1100%

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessMental healthVeterans' medical care
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