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Version 53 · Passed House · Jun 23, 2022
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This bill addresses mental health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by requiring the VA to update training for the VA workforce and Veterans Crisis Line staff, implement pilot programs, expand access to mental health care, conduct studies and research, and provide outreach to veterans regarding mental health resources.
Among other requirements, the VA must
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ensure its medical centers have at least one full-time minority veteran coordinator and that such coordinators receive training on culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention services for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans;
increase the number of full-time equivalent employees at Vet Centers and paid mental health trainees in the VA's workforce;
expand specified scholarships and loan repayment programs for mental health providers and students;
review and update the training for Veterans Crisis Line responders and social service assistants;
designate a Buddy Check Week to organize outreach events and educate veterans on conducting peer wellness checks;
update the Veterans Justice Outreach Program, including by conducting program outreach to justice-involved veterans;
make permanent and expand the Peer Specialist Support program;
expand eligibility for Vet Center services;
offer mental health consultations to certain veterans;
improve the assessment and treatment of veterans with sleep disorders; and
perform various studies and research related to mental health issues and care.
Additionally, the bill permanently authorizes and expands the Solid Start program.
People & committees
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] · D–CA
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5845-5851)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6411.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5845-5853)
Mr. Levin (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 292.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-382.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-382.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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