HR 2736
115th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Mental health
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to former members of the Armed Services, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4594)
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill: (1) directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish comprehensive mental health care at no cost to any former member of the Armed Forces, and (2) makes former members eligible for readjustment counseling and related mental health services.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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