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Improved Mental Healthcare for Veterans: New Standards and Training

This act aims to enhance the quality of mental healthcare for veterans receiving services outside Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. It mandates training for external providers to ensure they understand veterans' specific needs, leading to better support for them.
Key points
External mental health providers treating veterans must meet the same standards as Department of Veterans Affairs employees.
All external providers will be required to complete free online training on military culture and specific issues like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will identify additional high-need areas for veterans and develop new training courses for providers.
An annual report will be submitted detailing the number of providers who have completed the required training, ensuring transparency and oversight of care quality.
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Print number: 117_HR_4627
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans’ Culturally Competent Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4627.

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 2021-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • External mental health providers treating veterans must meet the same standards as Department of Veterans Affairs employees.
  • All external providers will be required to complete free online training on military culture and specific issues like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will identify additional high-need areas for veterans and develop new training courses for providers.
  • An annual report will be submitted detailing the number of providers who have completed the required training, ensuring transparency and oversight of care quality.
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. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

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

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