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Mental Health Support for Native American and Alaska Native Veterans

This act aims to improve access to mental health care and suicide prevention for minority veterans, especially American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. It mandates the employment of minority veteran coordinators in medical facilities and provides them with specialized training. This should make it easier for veterans to receive culturally appropriate assistance.
Key points
Each Department of Veterans Affairs medical center will have at least one full-time minority veteran coordinator.
Coordinators will receive training in culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention services for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.
Medical centers will develop outreach plans for mental health and suicide prevention to tribes and urban Indian health organizations.
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Print number: 117_HR_912
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Mental Health Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_912.

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 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Each Department of Veterans Affairs medical center will have at least one full-time minority veteran coordinator.
  • Coordinators will receive training in culturally appropriate mental health and suicide prevention services for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans.
  • Medical centers will develop outreach plans for mental health and suicide prevention to tribes and urban Indian health organizations.
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. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) 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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