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Improved Veteran Mental Healthcare Access: Rescheduling Canceled Appointments.

This act aims to improve veterans' access to mental healthcare. If a veteran cancels an appointment, the Department of Veterans Affairs will actively work to reschedule it, contacting the veteran by phone at least twice. This ensures no veteran is left without mental health support.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will actively help veterans reschedule canceled mental health appointments.
Veterans will be contacted by phone at least twice to reschedule appointments if they cancel.
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Print number: 117_HR_5789
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Process start date: 2021-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Veteran Falls Through the Cracks Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5789.

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 2021-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will actively help veterans reschedule canceled mental health appointments.
  • Veterans will be contacted by phone at least twice to reschedule appointments if they cancel.
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. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1].

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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