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Veterans' Mental Health Access: New Grant Program for Free Care.

This Act establishes a three-year pilot program providing grants to non-profit mental health facilities to expand access to culturally competent, evidence-based mental health care for veterans. Crucially, veterans cannot be charged fees for this care, regardless of their insurance status. The goal is to improve mental health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities and areas with high suicide risk.
Key points
Veterans receive free mental health care services from participating non-profit facilities.
Facilities cannot charge veterans fees or deny care based on lack of insurance or reimbursement eligibility.
The program prioritizes distributing funds evenly between rural and urban areas, focusing on high-need veteran populations and areas near military bases.
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Print number: 118_HR_9427
Sponsor: Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Process start date: 2024-08-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans’ Mental Health Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9427.

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 2024-08-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans receive free mental health care services from participating non-profit facilities.
  • Facilities cannot charge veterans fees or deny care based on lack of insurance or reimbursement eligibility.
  • The program prioritizes distributing funds evenly between rural and urban areas, focusing on high-need veteran populations and areas near military bases.
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. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12].

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 2025-12-26.

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