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CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

Introduced: May 9, 2019 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 9, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

May 9, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Care And Readiness Enhancement for Reservists Act of 2019 or the CARE for Reservists Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide counseling without referral to any member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma. Such counseling may include a comprehensive individual assessment, and outpatient services shall also be available.

The bill authorizes the VA to furnish mental health services to reservists.

The bill also expands specified VA programs to include reservists for the provision of (1) comprehensive suicide prevention, and (2) mental health treatment for veterans who served in classified missions.

What's happening now May 29, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committees of jurisdiction 2