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Mental Health Support for Families of Veterans After Suicide

New rules expand access to free mental health counseling for family members of service members and veterans who died by suicide. These services, provided through Vet Centers, are intended to help families cope with the effects of the suicide, regardless of when it occurred.
Key points
Families of service members and veterans who died by suicide are now eligible for free counseling and mental health services.
Help is available through specialized centers (Vet Centers).
The rules apply to families whose loved ones died by suicide before, on, or after the law was passed.
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Print number: 117_HR_5029
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2021-08-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding the Families of Veterans Access to Mental Health Services Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5029.

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 2021-08-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Families of service members and veterans who died by suicide are now eligible for free counseling and mental health services.
  • Help is available through specialized centers (Vet Centers).
  • The rules apply to families whose loved ones died by suicide before, on, or after the law was passed.
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. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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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