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Mental Health Support for Families of Veterans After Suicide

This act establishes a free counseling program for the next of kin and caregivers of veterans who die by suicide. It aims to provide crucial mental health support to help families cope with their loss and trauma.
Key points
Free counseling services for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of veterans who died by suicide.
Support also extends to former unpaid caregivers who provided at least three months of care to the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must publicize information about the program and ensure accessibility of services.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3027
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Process start date: 2025-04-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Green Star Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3027.

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 2025-04-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Free counseling services for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of veterans who died by suicide.
  • Support also extends to former unpaid caregivers who provided at least three months of care to the veteran.
  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must publicize information about the program and ensure accessibility of services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2].

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 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Family Benefits