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Veterans Support: Equal Access to Court Programs and Treatment

This act aims to improve veterans' access, including minorities and women, to court programs for substance abuse and mental health treatment. It establishes a pilot program to support participant retention in these programs and allows veterans to join general drug courts if specialized veterans' courts are unavailable. This should help veterans reintegrate into society and reduce reoffending.
Key points
Ensuring equal access to treatment programs for veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic minorities and women.
Establishing a pilot program with grants for local governments to improve the effectiveness of veterans' treatment and drug court programs.
Allowing veterans to participate in general drug courts if a specialized veterans' court is not available in their jurisdiction, even if they are violent offenders.
Requiring reports on the effectiveness of veterans' treatment programs, including participant demographics and completion rates.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4035
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Real Justice for Our Veterans Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4035.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensuring equal access to treatment programs for veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic minorities and women.
  • Establishing a pilot program with grants for local governments to improve the effectiveness of veterans' treatment and drug court programs.
  • Allowing veterans to participate in general drug courts if a specialized veterans' court is not available in their jurisdiction, even if they are violent offenders.
  • Requiring reports on the effectiveness of veterans' treatment programs, including participant demographics and completion rates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5940)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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