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Identifying Incarcerated Veterans: Improving Access to Benefits and Treatment Courts.

This Act establishes a pilot program providing grants to state prisons and local jails to accurately identify incarcerated veterans. The goal is to ensure these veterans receive necessary VA health and financial benefits and are diverted to specialized veterans treatment courts. This initiative aims to improve rehabilitation and successful reentry for veterans struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues.
Key points
Improved access to VA benefits: Jails will receive funding and assistance to ensure all eligible veterans are correctly documented and connected with their entitled benefits.
Focus on treatment over punishment: The program increases the number of veterans whose cases are diverted to specialized courts focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Priority for grants will be given to states with high veteran populations, high rates of veteran poverty, and existing veterans treatment courts.
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Print number: 118_HR_9815
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Justice Involved Veterans Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9815.

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 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved access to VA benefits: Jails will receive funding and assistance to ensure all eligible veterans are correctly documented and connected with their entitled benefits.
  • Focus on treatment over punishment: The program increases the number of veterans whose cases are diverted to specialized courts focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment.
  • Priority for grants will be given to states with high veteran populations, high rates of veteran poverty, and existing veterans treatment courts.
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. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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