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Rural Veterans Mental Health: New Centers and Resource Study

This act aims to enhance access to intensive mental health care for veterans residing in rural areas. It mandates the establishment of three new RANGE Program centers and orders a study to assess whether current Department of Veterans Affairs resources are sufficient.
Key points
Establishment of three new RANGE Program centers for rural veterans during fiscal year 2022.
Conducting a study by the Comptroller General to assess the sufficiency of Department of Veterans Affairs resources, including an analysis of wait times and suicide incidents among those waiting.
Authorization of $1.2 million to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 to carry out the program expansion.
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Print number: 117_S_1468
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2021-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1468.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of three new RANGE Program centers for rural veterans during fiscal year 2022.
  • Conducting a study by the Comptroller General to assess the sufficiency of Department of Veterans Affairs resources, including an analysis of wait times and suicide incidents among those waiting.
  • Authorization of $1.2 million to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024 to carry out the program expansion.
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 Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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