arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Improving VA Mental Health Services and Expanding Vet Center Access for Veterans.

This Act aims to improve mental health care for veterans by strengthening the VA workforce and expanding access to Vet Centers. It requires the VA to report on pay disparities for counselors and assess the coordination of clinical care. Crucially, it extends suicide prevention grants and mandates specialized mental health support for women veterans and those with spinal cord injuries.
Key points
Extends the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program for three additional years (total six years) and increases maximum grant amounts.
Requires the VA to modify the REACH VET program to incorporate risk factors weighted for women, such as military sexual trauma and intimate partner violence.
Mandates annual mental health consultations and outreach for veterans receiving disability compensation for mental health diagnoses.
Requires a plan and pilot program to ensure veterans with spinal cord injuries can access residential mental health treatment programs.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Introduced
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6024
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Process start date: 2025-11-12
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-3-pro-preview
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BRAVE Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6024.

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 2025-11-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program for three additional years (total six years) and increases maximum grant amounts.
  • Requires the VA to modify the REACH VET program to incorporate risk factors weighted for women, such as military sexual trauma and intimate partner violence.
  • Mandates annual mental health consultations and outreach for veterans receiving disability compensation for mental health diagnoses.
  • Requires a plan and pilot program to ensure veterans with spinal cord injuries can access residential mental health treatment 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. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6].

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 2025-12-31.

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.

CATEGORIES

Health Benefits