United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1725 — Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Summary

Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act - Makes any veteran who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, the Persian Gulf War, Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, or any other period of war after the Persian Gulf War, or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities, eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for any mental illness through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), notwithstanding insufficient medical evidence to conclude that the mental illness is attributable to such service.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1725 do?
Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act - Makes any veteran who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, the Persian Gulf War, Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, or any other period of war after the Persian Gulf War, or in combat against a hostile force during a period of hostilities, eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for any mental illness through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), notwithstanding insufficient medical evidence to conclude that the mental illness is attributable to such service.
Who sponsors HR 1725?
HR 1725 is sponsored by Matthew Cartwright (D).
What is the current status of HR 1725?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1725?
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