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Pilot Program to Identify Incarcerated Veterans for Benefits and Support.

This Act establishes a pilot program providing grants to state prisons and local jails to improve the identification and documentation of incarcerated veterans. The goal is to ensure these veterans can access specialized benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and be diverted to veterans treatment courts for necessary mental health and substance abuse support. This initiative aims to improve reentry outcomes for veterans involved in the criminal justice system.
Key points
Improved Access to VA Benefits: Jails and prisons will receive funding to better document veteran status, ensuring easier access to existing VA health and social benefits.
Increased Use of Veterans Treatment Courts: Better identification is expected to increase the number of veterans diverted to specialized courts focused on treatment and rehabilitation rather than standard sentencing.
Priority Funding for High-Need Areas: Grants will prioritize states with high veteran populations per capita or high rates of veteran poverty.
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Print number: 119_HR_6003
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2025-11-10
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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 119_HR_6003.

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:

  • Improved Access to VA Benefits: Jails and prisons will receive funding to better document veteran status, ensuring easier access to existing VA health and social benefits.
  • Increased Use of Veterans Treatment Courts: Better identification is expected to increase the number of veterans diverted to specialized courts focused on treatment and rehabilitation rather than standard sentencing.
  • Priority Funding for High-Need Areas: Grants will prioritize states with high veteran populations per capita or high rates of veteran poverty.
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. 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 2025-12-23.

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