Govoptes

HR 1290 · Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
Latest action
Mar 14, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL-16]
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Cosponsors
1

Summary

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.

Recent actions

  1. Mar 14, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Feb 13, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Feb 13, 2025 Introduced in House
  4. Feb 13, 2025 Introduced in House

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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