United StatesVA Secretary could provide care to homeless or seriously mentally ill veterans
If enacted, the bill would let the VA Secretary provide care to veterans with serious mental illness or who are homeless, even when they do not qualify for certain VA care.
What it does
The Secretary may provide care and rehabilitation services to veterans with serious mental illness or who are homeless, even if they do not qualify for certain VA care.
Argument forVeterans who do not qualify for certain VA care could still receive treatment and rehabilitation services, including in community facilities.
Argument againstBecause the Secretary may choose whether to provide these services, veterans with similar needs might not all get access to them.
More detail
The Secretary may provide care, treatment, and rehabilitation services to covered veterans. This applies to veterans with serious mental illness and veterans who are homeless. Providing these services is optional for the Secretary. If enacted, the amendment would take effect 90 days after enactment.
Where do you stand?
Choose your position
Tell your reps
Take a position to see your representatives and ways to contact them.
Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.Latest
- Sep 24Introduced in House
- Sep 24Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Introduced
VeteransMental Health