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Veteran Support: Improved Mental Healthcare and Access to Aid

This act aims to improve veterans' access to mental healthcare, especially in states with fewer support centers. It requires the government to analyze needs and barriers to ensure veterans receive necessary support, including counseling and therapy. This directly impacts the mental health and quality of life for veterans and their families.
Key points
The government will assess how veterans in states with limited access to support centers receive mental healthcare, including therapy and counseling.
The feasibility of establishing new veteran support centers or increasing staff at existing facilities will be evaluated.
The act mandates the development of strategies to reach veterans in underserved areas, including through mobile support units.
The government will analyze how veteran support centers spend funds on marketing and outreach for their services and the effectiveness of these efforts.
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Print number: 117_S_3194
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Vet Center Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3194.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will assess how veterans in states with limited access to support centers receive mental healthcare, including therapy and counseling.
  • The feasibility of establishing new veteran support centers or increasing staff at existing facilities will be evaluated.
  • The act mandates the development of strategies to reach veterans in underserved areas, including through mobile support units.
  • The government will analyze how veteran support centers spend funds on marketing and outreach for their services and the effectiveness of these efforts.
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. Boozman, John [R-AR].

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 2025-12-29.

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