HR 1290

Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

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.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL-16]
Cosponsors: 1
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced: 2025-02-13
Latest action: 2025-03-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committee referrals

Veterans' Affairs Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-02-13

Recent actions

2025-03-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2025-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-02-13: Introduced in House
2025-02-13: Introduced in House