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New Qualifications for Veteran Marriage and Family Therapists

This bill establishes clear new rules for the qualifications of marriage and family therapists working with veterans. Its aim is to ensure veterans receive support from professionals with appropriate clinical supervision credentials, potentially improving the quality of services provided.
Key points
Sets specific qualifications for marriage and family therapists who can provide clinical supervision within the Veterans Health Administration.
Requires these therapists to be authorized for clinical supervision in their state or be approved supervisors by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_658
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist, qualified to provide clinical supervision, in the Veterans Health Administration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_658.

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 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Sets specific qualifications for marriage and family therapists who can provide clinical supervision within the Veterans Health Administration.
  • Requires these therapists to be authorized for clinical supervision in their state or be approved supervisors by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1932)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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