HR 1290 119th Congress House In Committee

Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. · Mar 14, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Veterans Mental Health Crisis Referral Enhancement Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a three-year pilot program under which Vet Centers and VA medical facilities provide veterans who are experiencing mental health crises with referrals to approved non-VA mental health care providers. The VA must report on the implementation, outcomes, and effectiveness of the pilot program.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Independent · FL
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Murphy

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