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Better Veteran Support: Asking About Service in Social and Health Programs.

This law establishes a grant program for states and tribes to train social service and healthcare professionals to ask clients about their military service. The goal is to quickly identify veterans and their families accessing community services, ensuring they are connected to specialized resources, particularly those focused on suicide prevention. Citizens receiving aid will be asked about their service more often, facilitating access to entitled benefits and support.
Key points
Creation of "Ask the Question Campaigns" to better direct veterans to benefits and specialized assistance, especially mental health support.
States and Native American tribes can receive up to $200,000 annually (until 2030) to train staff on identifying veterans and available resources.
Federal agencies providing social or health services must also develop plans to implement similar veteran identification procedures in their programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5995
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2025-11-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Have You Served Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5995.

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 2025-11-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of "Ask the Question Campaigns" to better direct veterans to benefits and specialized assistance, especially mental health support.
  • States and Native American tribes can receive up to $200,000 annually (until 2030) to train staff on identifying veterans and available resources.
  • Federal agencies providing social or health services must also develop plans to implement similar veteran identification procedures in their programs.
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. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

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 2025-12-23.

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